spotinst-agent
Spectrum instance spotinst-agent that is able to run remote scripts, collect data, deploy applications and more.
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
No. The package is dormant (no commits in 782 days), lists only Python 2.7 support, and is distributed as a non-standard tarball requiring manual credential setup. Unless you are already deeply integrated with Spotinst's infrastructure and have verified the agent still works with your Python version and current API, the lack of maintenance and unclear compatibility make this a poor choice for new projects.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Credentials file must be located at /root/.spotinst/credentials; agent runs as a binary executable, not a standard Python import.
- High install friction: the package is distributed as a compiled tarball rather than a standard Python wheel, and maintenance is dormant—no commits recorded since the last release 782 days ago.
- Requires manual setup of credentials at a fixed system path.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, requiring only license and copyright notice preservation.
last release 2024-06-23 (782 days)
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 313,382 downloads/mo, #7,716 on PyPI
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# Extract the tarball and run the agent
tar -xzf spotinst-agent-1.1.260.tar.gz
cd spotinst-agent
./agent
# Or with options:
./agent -c /path/to/config.yml -l /var/log/agent.log- Whether the agent actually works with modern Python versions, given classifier lists only Python 2.7 support and dormant maintenance status.
- Current state of Spotinst API compatibility and whether the agent's polling architecture remains functional with current platform.
- Whether the tarball distribution includes precompiled binaries or requires local compilation.
What it is and what it does
Spotinst-agent is a polling-based executor that runs on machines to receive and execute remote scripts from the Spotinst platform. It communicates with the Spotinst API using credentials stored in a fixed system location and can be run manually or integrated into infrastructure workflows. The package is distributed as a compiled tarball rather than a standard Python module, and it provides configuration through YAML files for both global framework settings and worker-specific parameters.
The agent is designed for infrastructure automation tasks like deployment, data collection, and lifecycle management on Spotinst-managed instances. It operates in a polling model, checking for work rather than receiving push notifications, and includes options for test runs, verbose logging, and debug modes. However, the project has been dormant for over two years, with no recent commits and only Python 2.7 listed in classifiers, raising questions about compatibility with modern environments.
Use it for
- Run scheduled shutdown or cleanup scripts on Spotinst-managed instances as part of cost optimization workflows.
- Deploy applications or configuration changes to multiple instances via remote script execution.
- Collect monitoring data or logs from instances and send them back to the Spotinst platform.
- Integrate instance lifecycle events (startup, shutdown) with custom automation scripts.
- Test remote execution logic in non-production environments using the test-run flag.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
No.
The package is dormant (no commits in 782 days), lists only Python 2.7 support, and is distributed as a non-standard tarball requiring manual credential setup. Unless you are already deeply integrated with Spotinst's infrastructure and have verified the agent still works with your Python version and current API, the lack of maintenance and unclear compatibility make this a poor choice for new projects.
Install
spotinst-agent on PyPI
Before you install
High install friction: the package is distributed as a compiled tarball rather than a standard Python wheel, and maintenance is dormant—no commits recorded since the last release 782 days ago. Requires manual setup of credentials at a fixed system path.
Credentials file must be located at /root/.spotinst/credentials; agent runs as a binary executable, not a standard Python import.
License in practice
MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, requiring only license and copyright notice preservation.
Quickstart
# Extract the tarball and run the agent
tar -xzf spotinst-agent-1.1.260.tar.gz
cd spotinst-agent
./agent
# Or with options:
./agent -c /path/to/config.yml -l /var/log/agent.logVerify before relying
- Whether the agent actually works with modern Python versions, given classifier lists only Python 2.7 support and dormant maintenance status.
- Current state of Spotinst API compatibility and whether the agent's polling architecture remains functional with current platform.
- Whether the tarball distribution includes precompiled binaries or requires local compilation.
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | High. Source build required |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Dormant 782 days since the last release |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 313,382 / month, #7,716 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 3 - AlphaIntended Audience :: Information TechnologyLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseProgramming Language :: Python :: 2.7Topic :: System :: Monitoring |
Evidence: spotinst-agent-1.1.260.tar.gz
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