SoftwareKonfigurationsmanagement

SoftwareKonfig is a software configuration management platform designed to centralize and harmonize application settings, feature flags, and deployment-time parameters across environments. It aims to provide a single source of truth for configuration data and integrates with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and secret management tools. The system is designed for teams ranging from small development groups to large enterprises seeking consistent releases and auditable change control.

Core features include a centralized configuration repository, environment-specific overrides, and lifecycle management for configuration data. It supports role-based access control and auditing, encrypted secret storage, and policy-based validation. The platform also offers feature flagging and can manage progressive rollouts, with APIs in REST and GraphQL, a web user interface, and a command-line interface. It emphasizes an API-first approach to enable automation and integrations with popular cloud platforms and container runtimes.

SoftwareKonfig uses a modular architecture with cloud-native microservices and a modular data model for configurations, secrets, and flags. It supports deployment as a cloud service, on-premises, or in hybrid environments, and provides versioning, rollback, and change history. The architecture prioritizes security, with access controls, audit logs, and encryption for sensitive data in transit and at rest.

Typical workflows involve defining configuration schemas, binding settings to specific environments, and applying feature flags for controlled releases. Teams can promote changes through environments, trigger deployments via CI/CD, and monitor configuration health. The platform is commonly used by DevOps teams, SaaS providers, and regulated industries that require governance and reproducibility.

Since its initial release, SoftwareKonfig has evolved through multiple iterations, expanding integrations with popular tools and cloud providers. It competes with other configuration management and feature flag solutions and is recognized for governance, traceability, and security features, while users note a learning curve for complex setups.