Show HN: Cfnrain, a community fork of AWS's archived CloudFormation CLI rain
Description and use
Cfnrain is a community fork that revives AWS's archived CloudFormation CLI, offering an updated tool for generating CloudFormation templates. To adopt it, clone the repo, install dependencies, run cfnrain init, and then weave it into your CI/CD pipeline. It’s suitable for prototypes and internal workflows, though you should verify repository activity, licensing, and SDK compatibility before deploying it to production.
Use in a workflow
Show HN: Cfnrain, a community fork of AWS's archived CloudFormation CLI rain may be useful when its README and activity match a concrete workflow.
Limitations and review notes
Medium: useful for prototypes or internal workflows, with dependency and maintenance checks before production.
- Source: hackernews
- Record date: 2026-10-26T15:37:05.000Z