opsworks-dotenv

Opsworks-dotenv is a configuration tool that enables Rails applications to manage environment variables when deployed on AWS OpsWorks. It integrates Dotenv with OpsWorks and Chef to streamline environment setup, ensuring consistent configuration across deployments without manual intervention.

Key Features

• OpsWorks Integration — Leverages AWS OpsWorks stack settings to define environment variables as JSON configuration.
• Dotenv Compatibility — Uses the Dotenv gem to load environment variables from a .env file in Rails applications.
• Chef Automation — Automates symlink creation via Chef during deployment to link shared .env files.
• Centralized Configuration — Stores environment variables in OpsWorks stack settings for centralized management.
• Seamless Deployment — Ensures environment variables are available immediately after deployment without extra steps.

Philosophy

Opsworks-dotenv follows a pragmatic approach to environment configuration, bridging the gap between Rails best practices and AWS OpsWorks deployment workflows.