An Elixir framework for building and deploying application releases with extensible server automation.
Bootleg is an Elixir framework for automating the deployment and server management of Elixir applications. It simplifies building releases using Distillery and deploying them to remote servers through SSH-based automation, supporting various build and deployment strategies.
Elixir developers and teams who need to automate deployment of applications, particularly those using Distillery for releases and requiring multi-server deployment workflows.
Developers choose Bootleg for its extensible framework that supports complex deployment scenarios while providing a consistent command interface, eliminating the need for custom deployment scripts and integrating seamlessly with existing Elixir tooling.
Simple deployment and server automation for Elixir.
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Supports building releases on dedicated remote servers, reducing local resource usage and enabling consistent build environments, as demonstrated in the configuration example.
Allows simultaneous deployment to multiple application servers using role-based configuration, simplifying management of complex infrastructures.
Provides a configurable framework for various build and deployment strategies, enabling adaptation to specific infrastructure needs.
Includes specialized support for deploying Phoenix web applications, making it easier for common Elixir web projects, with dedicated documentation.
Tightly coupled with Distillery for releases, which may not align with teams using Elixir's newer built-in release system, limiting flexibility.
Requires manual setup of SSH keys, server roles, and multiple configuration files, adding overhead for initial deployment automation.
As a 0.x version project, it may introduce breaking changes, affecting long-term stability, as indicated by the '~> 0.13.0' dependency constraint.