About Argo CD
Argo CD is a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes. It keeps applications running in a cluster matched to the configuration stored in a Git repository.
What it does
Argo CD watches your configuration in version control and applies changes to Kubernetes so the live state matches it. It provides a web interface to view application status, history and sync results. Because every change comes from version control, deployments are easier to audit and to understand.
Key features
- Git as the source of truth
- Web interface for application status
- Sync applications to match the repository
- Deployments that are easy to audit
Who it's for
Platform and DevOps teams that run applications on Kubernetes and want deployments managed through Git. Developers who want a visual view of what is deployed in each environment will also find the interface helpful.
Pricing and good to know
Argo CD is open source under the Apache-2.0 licence and is free to use. It is part of the Argo Project, and it needs a Kubernetes cluster to run. The project's documentation covers installation, setup and the complete set of concepts.
Highlights
- Keep cluster state in sync with a Git repository
- View application health and sync history in a web UI
- Track who changed what through version control
- Deploy to Kubernetes clusters declaratively
- Compare live state with the desired configuration
