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Kurtosis packages and launches blockchain infrastructure using a workflow compared to Docker Compose.
About Kurtosis
Kurtosis is a packaging system and runtime for defining and launching ephemeral backend and blockchain stacks. Stack definitions can run on Docker or Kubernetes, with per-stack file management for initializing state and parameterization for creating variations. It is intended for local development and testing, including reuse of the same definitions for CI and larger ad-hoc tests. It is not recommended for long-term production environments.
Key features
- Packaging system for distributing backend stack definitions
- Launch ephemeral stacks on Docker or Kubernetes
- Per-stack file management for reproducible state initialization
- Stack-level parameterization beyond environment variables
- Import stack definitions into larger composable stacks
- Pass data between services and enforce wait conditions at startup
Best for: Developers who need to share and launch ephemeral backend or blockchain stacks for local development and testing.
Good for
- Runs the same stack definitions on Docker or Kubernetes
- Reuses definitions for local dev, CI testing, and larger-scale testing
- Open source with packaging for one-line setup of applications
Watch out for
- Not recommended for long-term production environments
Kurtosis at a glance
- Category
- Development › DevOps & Containers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Kurtosis FAQ
How is Kurtosis different from Docker Compose or Helm?
It operates at a higher level and produces stacks that run on Docker or Kubernetes, with per-stack file management, stack-level parameterization, and composable stack definitions.
Can I use Kurtosis for production deployments?
No. The project states it does not recommend using Kurtosis to deploy long-term production environments.
What engines can Kurtosis stacks run on?
Stacks can run on either the Docker engine or Kubernetes, at the user's election.
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