Steampipe
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Steampipe. Is an open source engine that queries cloud APIs and SaaS services with SQL via plugins.
Blurb
Instantly query your cloud, code, logs & more with SQL. Build on thousands of open-source benchmarks & dashboards for security & insights.
Summary
What it is: Postgres interface over steampipe plugins (AWS, Azure, GCP, GitHub, etc.) plus mod benchmarks.
When to use: Engineers want SQL over cloud inventory; quick compliance mods before buying a CSPM suite.
When to skip: Need persistent graph API and packaged posture product (CloudGraph, Kubescape). No SQL-friendly operators.
Key features: steampipe query, mods pack, dashboard snapshots, CI-friendly JSON output.
Details
| Topic | Notes |
|---|---|
| Contrast | CloudGraph for GraphQL posture graph; Steampipe for SQL-first exploration |
| Ops | Runs locally or in CI; not a long-lived multi-tenant SaaS |
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