CloudBurn

About CloudBurn

CloudBurn is a cutting-edge tool designed specifically for teams utilizing Terraform or AWS CDK, aiming to eliminate costly infrastructure mistakes before they hit production. Many teams face the frustration of discovering unexpected AWS costs weeks after deployment, resulting in wasted resources and budget overruns. CloudBurn revolutionizes this process by providing immediate cost visibility during code reviews, allowing teams to make informed decisions before changes are deployed. By integrating seamlessly into your GitHub workflow, CloudBurn automatically analyzes infrastructure changes and presents a detailed cost report directly in your pull requests. This proactive approach empowers teams to discuss and adjust costs in real time, ensuring that every deployment is both efficient and cost-effective. With CloudBurn, teams can confidently optimize their resources, preventing financial surprises and ensuring that their cloud infrastructure remains under control.

Features of CloudBurn

Automatic Cost Analysis

CloudBurn automatically analyzes every infrastructure pull request to provide real-time cost estimates. This feature saves developers time and effort, allowing them to focus on coding while ensuring they remain informed about financial implications.

Real-Time AWS Pricing

With CloudBurn, you get access to real-time AWS pricing tailored to your specific region. This ensures that the cost estimates you receive are accurate and reflective of current market conditions, making your budgeting more reliable.

Resource-Level Breakdown

CloudBurn offers a detailed breakdown of costs at the resource level, showing the old versus new monthly costs associated with your changes. This transparency allows teams to see exactly where their budget is being impacted and adjust accordingly.

Seamless GitHub Integration

Installation and setup are a breeze with CloudBurn, allowing you to integrate it directly into your existing GitHub workflow. Once set up, it automatically analyzes your pull requests, providing cost insights without any manual input.

Use Cases of CloudBurn

Cost Management in Development

Teams can use CloudBurn to manage and control cloud spending during the development phase. By catching potential cost overruns early, teams can make necessary adjustments without the pressure of impending deployment.

Budget Planning

CloudBurn aids organizations in budget planning by providing accurate cost forecasts based on infrastructure changes. This feature is essential for finance teams who need a clear understanding of projected cloud expenses.

Cost Optimization Discussions

With CloudBurn's detailed cost reports, teams can engage in meaningful discussions about resource usage and optimization strategies. This collaborative approach ensures that everyone is aligned on cost-saving initiatives.

Risk Mitigation

CloudBurn helps reduce the risk of deploying expensive configurations into production. By analyzing costs upfront, teams are better equipped to avoid misconfigurations that could lead to significant financial losses.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does CloudBurn integrate with GitHub?

CloudBurn integrates seamlessly with GitHub by installing directly from the GitHub Marketplace and adding specific actions to your workflow. This setup allows for automatic analysis of pull requests without additional manual effort.

What types of infrastructure changes does CloudBurn analyze?

CloudBurn analyzes changes made through Terraform and AWS CDK. It evaluates cost implications based on the differences in your infrastructure as code and provides detailed reports during code reviews.

Is CloudBurn secure?

Yes! CloudBurn ensures that billing, setup, and permissions are fully managed through GitHub, maintaining the highest security standards to protect your sensitive data and infrastructure.

What should I do if I encounter an issue with CloudBurn?

If you encounter any issues, you can report them through the CloudBurn community discussions or consult the documentation for troubleshooting tips. Our support team is also available to assist you in resolving any problems quickly!