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Spinifex

Spinifex

Run EC2, VPC, S3, and EBS-like services on bare metal with full control. Designed for edge sites, private data centers, or low-connectivity environments where cloud deployment isn't feasible.

Spinifex is an open-source alternative to:

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Spinifex is an open-source AWS-compatible platform that enables secure edge deployments by running cloud-like services on bare metal infrastructure. Built for environments where traditional cloud deployment is not an option, Spinifex provides full control over your infrastructure while maintaining compatibility with AWS services.

Key Features

  • AWS-Compatible Services: Run EC2-like compute, VPC-like networking, S3-like object storage, and EBS-like block storage
  • Bare Metal Deployment: Deploy directly on physical hardware for maximum control and performance
  • Edge-Optimized: Designed for edge sites, private data centers, and low-connectivity environments
  • Full Infrastructure Control: Complete ownership of your deployment environment
  • Security-Focused: Built for highly contested or security-sensitive environments
  • High Availability: Designed for resilient operations in challenging conditions

Tech / Self-Hosting

Spinifex is designed for self-hosting on bare metal servers. The platform provides complete infrastructure control while maintaining AWS API compatibility. Deployment requires physical hardware with Spinifex managing all services locally, making it ideal for edge computing scenarios where cloud connectivity is limited or undesirable.