Python-based project of salt stack

Question

So, I've been using saltstack for a while now and was wondering that if can use Python instead of YAML. In my opinion pythons is much more clear. But, all the advanced samples I see are building multiple sls yaml files that work together.

I just want to know if there's a way to that I can code mainly in python instead of yaml.

Answer 1

you can use python instead of yaml, you just have to follow the data structure.

Go through the these docs to get a better understanding.

general doc on renderers https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/ref/renderers/

pure python renederer: https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/ref/renderers/all/salt.renderers.py.html#module-salt.renderers.py

PyObjects renderer: https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/ref/renderers/all/salt.renderers.pyobjects.html

PyDSL renderer:https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/ref/renderers/all/salt.renderers.pydsl.html