confex
An Elixir library for reading and casting configuration from environment variables and other sources at runtime.
What is confex?
Confex is an Elixir library designed to simplify reading and using application configuration from environment variables and other external sources at runtime. It solves the problem of managing dynamic configuration in production environments by providing type casting, default values, and an adapter-based system for flexible value fetching.
Elixir developers building applications that require runtime configuration, especially those deploying with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, or Distillery, and teams using Phoenix or Ecto who need environment-based settings.
Developers choose Confex for its clean integration with Elixir's configuration system, built-in type casting, and explicit approach to runtime configuration without external dependencies, making it a reliable and lightweight alternative to manual environment variable handling.
Overview
Useful helper to read and use application configuration from environment variables.
Use Cases
Best For
- Managing environment-based configuration in Elixir applications
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