Free & Open Source Network Automation

NetStacks is a powerful, free, and open-source complete network automation platform with integrated web UI and backend API. Deploy configurations using template-based service stacks with optional Netbox integration.

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Why NetStacks?

Powerful features for network automation, completely free and open source

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Template-Based Automation

Deploy configurations across thousands of devices using powerful Jinja2 templates with variable substitution and validation.

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Service Stacks

Group related services and deploy them as cohesive stacks with dependency management and rollback capabilities.

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Automated Validation

Verify deployed configurations against device running configs to ensure accuracy and compliance.

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Netbox Integration

Automatically fetch device inventory from Netbox for streamlined network management and discovery.

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Real-Time Monitoring

Track deployment progress, job status, and system health with comprehensive dashboards and alerts.

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Multi-Vendor Support

Works with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and more. Powered by Netmiko for maximum compatibility.

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MOP Engine

Create and execute complex network procedures with visual workflow builder and conditional logic for change management.

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Reduce Errors. Save Time. Scale Faster.

NetStacks eliminates manual configuration errors and accelerates your network operations - for free.

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10x Faster Deployments

Deploy configurations to hundreds of devices in minutes, not hours or days.

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Eliminate Human Error

Template-based automation ensures consistency and prevents costly mistakes.

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Reduce Operational Costs

Automate routine tasks and free your team to focus on strategic initiatives.

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Scale with Confidence

Manage thousands of devices with the same ease as managing ten.

Before NetStacks

  • ⏱️ Hours of manual configuration
  • ❌ Frequent human errors
  • 📋 Inconsistent deployments
  • 😰 Stressful change windows
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After NetStacks

  • ⚡ Minutes for mass deployment
  • ✅ Zero configuration errors
  • 🎯 Perfect consistency
  • 😊 Confidence and control

Get Started with NetStacks

Free, open source, and ready to deploy in minutes

📦 Quick Start - Complete Platform

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/viperbmw/netstacks.git
cd netstacks

# Deploy the complete platform (5 containers)
docker-compose up -d

# Access the UI
open http://localhost:8089

🎯 What Gets Deployed

  • netstacks - Web UI (port 8089)
  • netstacker-controller - API server (port 9000)
  • netstacker-worker-pinned - Task worker (pinned queue)
  • netstacker-worker-fifo - Task worker (FIFO queue)
  • netstacker-redis - Queue and cache

✨ What's Included

  • Template-based configuration deployment (Jinja2)
  • Service stacks with dependency management
  • MOP (Method of Procedures) Engine with Visual Workflow Builder
  • Automated validation and delete operations
  • Optional Netbox integration for device inventory
  • Multi-vendor device support (Netmiko)
  • FastAPI backend with Swagger UI (port 9000)
  • Flask web-based management interface (port 8089)
  • Enterprise authentication (Local, LDAP, OIDC)

Free Forever, Open Source

NetStacks is licensed under the MIT License

✅ Complete Freedom

  • Personal use - Use for your home lab or personal projects
  • Educational & Research - Perfect for learning and academic projects
  • Commercial use - Deploy for business, consulting, managed services, or any revenue-generating purpose
  • Modification & derivatives - Fork and customize to your needs
  • Distribution & sharing - Share with others freely
  • SaaS & hosting - Host as a service for customers
  • Private & proprietary - Use in closed-source products

💚 MIT License Benefits

The MIT License is one of the most permissive open-source licenses. You can use NetStacks for any purpose, including commercial applications, without restriction.

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Ready to Automate Your Network?

Get started with NetStacks today - completely free and open source

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