ohai

Automatically detects detailed OS, hardware, and network configuration, providing essential attributes for automation, as highlighted in its primary purpose for Chef integration.

Emits all collected data in JSON format, enabling easy parsing and integration into various tools and scripts, which simplifies data consumption in automation workflows.

Supports custom plugins to extend data collection for specific needs, with documentation available on the Chef site for writing plugins, enhancing flexibility.

Primarily designed to feed node attributes to Chef, enabling dynamic configuration management based on accurate system data, as stated in its core value proposition.