Chef Workstation "Chef Software, Inc. <maintainers@chef.io>"
winget install --id=ChefSoftware.Workstation -e Start your infrastructure automation with Chef Workstation. Chef Workstation gives you everything you need to get started with Chef - ad hoc remote execution, remote scanning, configuration tasks, cookbook creation tools as well as robust dependency and testing software - all in one easy-to-install package. Chef Workstation includes: - Chef Infra Client - Chef InSpec - Chef Habitat - chef and knife command line tools - Testing tools such as Test Kitchen and Cookstyle - Everything else needed to author cookbooks and upload them to the Chef Infra Server Chef Workstation replaces ChefDK, combining all the existing features with new features, such as ad-hoc task support and the new Chef Workstation desktop application.
Chef Workstation is an infrastructure automation tool designed to streamline development, testing, and deployment workflows for modern IT environments. It provides a unified platform for ad hoc remote execution, configuration management, cookbook authoring, and robust dependency resolution, all in one easy-to-install package.
Key features include:
- Integrated tools like Chef Infra Client, Chef InSpec, and Chef Habitat for comprehensive infrastructure management.
- Command-line utilities such as
chefandknifefor flexible automation scripting. - Testing frameworks including Test Kitchen and Cookstyle to ensure code quality and compliance.
- A desktop application for a seamless user experience.
Ideal for IT teams, developers, and DevOps professionals, Chef Workstation enables organizations to automate infrastructure at scale while maintaining consistency and security. It simplifies the process of authoring, testing, and deploying cookbooks, reducing manual effort and minimizing errors in production environments. Installation is straightforward via winget, ensuring quick setup and integration into existing workflows.