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Open-Source DevOps · opendevops-cn

opendevops

CODO (CloudOpenDevOps) is an open-source, multi-cloud DevOps and automation operations platform built with Python Tornado and Go. It provides CMDB, task scheduling, Kubernetes management, and cross-region cloud resource orchestration via a web UI and microservices architecture.

Source: GitHub — github.com/opendevops-cn/opendevops
4.1k
GitHub stars
1k
Forks
Python
Primary language
GPL-3.0
License (OSI-approved)

Key facts

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Repositoryopendevops-cn/opendevops
Owneropendevops-cn
Primary languagePython
LicenseGPL-3.0 — OSI-approved
Stars4.1k
Forks1k
Open issues53
Latest releaseUnknown
Last updated2026-04-12
Sourcehttps://github.com/opendevops-cn/opendevops

What opendevops is

Backend uses Python 3.9 Tornado 6.0 and Go 1.23; frontend built on Vue.js 2.5 with iView and React with Ant Design; API gateway via OpenResty + Lua; microservices with modular architecture (codo-admin, codo-cmdb, codo-flow, codo-cnmp, etc.); deployment via Docker Compose or Kubernetes Helm.

Quickstart

Get the opendevops source

Clone the repository and explore it locally.

terminalbash
git clone https://github.com/opendevops-cn/opendevops.gitcd opendevops# follow the project's README for install & configuration

Need it deployed, integrated, or customized instead? DEV.co ships production installs.

Best use cases

Multi-Cloud Infrastructure Management

Centralized management of resources across hybrid and multi-cloud environments with unified CMDB, configuration management (codo-kerrigan), and cross-region orchestration.

Automated DevOps Workflows

Task scheduling (codo-flow), CI/CD automation, cron job management, and Kubernetes cluster operations (codo-cnmp) integrated into a single platform.

Enterprise Ops Team Platforms

Medium-to-large organizations needing self-hosted, open-source alternative to commercial ITSM/CMDB platforms with notification center and monitoring integration.

Implementation considerations

  • Requires Python 3.9+ and Go 1.23 runtime; deployment via Docker Compose (simple) or Kubernetes Helm (moderate infrastructure overhead).
  • Modular architecture means multiple repositories and services must be orchestrated; ensure deployment tooling (Docker, K8s) and container registry are in place.
  • Database backend (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and message broker (Redis likely, not explicitly stated) required; plan HA and backup strategy.
  • OpenResty + Lua gateway demands understanding of reverse proxy configuration and Lua scripting for customization.
  • Microservices approach requires monitoring, logging, and inter-service communication debugging; platform observability must be planned.

When to avoid it — and what to weigh

  • No Recent Major Release History — Latest release marked as 'n/a'; last code push 2026-04-12 but no tagged releases visible. May indicate long release cycles or incomplete release documentation.
  • GPL-3.0 License Restrictions — GPL-3.0 requires derivative works to be open-source and published under same license. Proprietary or closed-source modifications trigger copyleft obligations; requires legal review for commercial deployments.
  • Limited English Documentation — README and community resources predominantly in Chinese. English docs and video tutorials sparse; onboarding may be challenging for non-Mandarin teams.
  • Active but Niche Community — 4,089 stars and 1,034 forks indicate adoption, but no clear commercial backing, SLA, or enterprise support model documented. Community via QQ groups; no official support channels stated.

License & commercial use

GPL-3.0 (GNU General Public License v3.0). This is a copyleft license requiring source code publication for any distributed derivative works.

GPL-3.0 permits internal use without publication. However, distributing modified versions (as SaaS, appliance, or derivative product) triggers copyleft: you must publish source under GPL-3.0. Commercial support, proprietary modules, or licensing exceptions are not documented. Any for-profit use of modifications requires legal review and likely source disclosure. No commercial license or dual-licensing model stated.

DEV.co evaluation signals

Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.

SignalAssessment
MaintenanceModerate
DocumentationAdequate
License clarityClear
Deployment complexityHigh
DEV.co fitGood
Assessment confidenceMedium
Security considerations

No explicit security audit, vulnerability disclosure process, or security.txt documented. Running as container requires standard supply-chain verification (image signing, registry authentication). GPL-3.0 source review possible; assess codebase for secrets management, RBAC implementation, SQL injection, and CSRF handling before production use. Microservices require inter-service auth (not detailed). Demo instance shows basic auth (demo/password); review authentication integration for enterprise SSO/LDAP needs. No mention of encryption at rest or TLS enforcement.

Alternatives to consider

Ansible AWX / Automation Platform

Red Hat–backed, GPL-2.0, more mature community and commercial support; stronger for pure automation and playbook-centric workflows but weaker on CMDB and multi-cloud inventory.

Rundeck

Apache 2.0 license, lighter-weight job scheduler and runbook platform; less comprehensive CMDB/ITSM but simpler to deploy and operate for small teams.

OpsGenie / PagerDuty + Terraform

Commercial SaaS with strong incident response; Terraform for IaC; not open-source but mature support, integrations, and compliance certifications reduce implementation risk for enterprises.

Software development agency

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Review the GPL-3.0 license terms, test-drive the demo, and assess deployment complexity for your team. Engage legal if commercial modifications are planned. Contact us to scope implementation and integration needs.

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opendevops FAQ

Can we use CODO in a proprietary product without open-sourcing modifications?
No. GPL-3.0 requires source publication of any distributed derivatives. Internal use is allowed; external distribution of modified CODO requires opening source under GPL-3.0 or securing a commercial license (not offered). Requires legal review.
Is there commercial support or SLA?
Unknown. No official support model, SLA, or commercial entity identified. Community support via QQ groups only. Consider sponsoring or hiring maintainers for guaranteed response times.
How do we integrate CODO with existing monitoring (Prometheus, DataDog)?
Not clearly documented. Notification center (codo-notice) supports webhooks. Review docs.opendevops.cn and module repositories for API schemas and third-party integrations. Custom integration development likely required.
What databases are supported?
MySQL and PostgreSQL inferred from standard Python/Go stack; exact versions and configurations not explicitly listed in README. Refer to deployment documentation and module-specific setup guides.

Custom software development services

Bringing opendevops into production usually means new services, new interfaces, and new failure modes. DEV.co is a software development agency that builds all three and stays on for the open-source devops maintenance.

Ready to Evaluate CODO for Your Infrastructure?

Review the GPL-3.0 license terms, test-drive the demo, and assess deployment complexity for your team. Engage legal if commercial modifications are planned. Contact us to scope implementation and integration needs.