Fleet: Open Device Management for IT and Security Teams

Fleet: Open Device Management for IT and Security Teams

Summary

Fleet is an open-source platform designed for IT and security teams to manage thousands of computers. It excels in areas like vulnerability reporting, device management (MDM), and security posture, integrating seamlessly with existing tools. Built on osquery, Fleet offers a lightweight, modular, and highly extensible solution for modern infrastructure.

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Updated on January 3, 2026
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device-managementsecurityosquerymdmopen-sourceGoIT-operationsvulnerability-management

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Introduction

Fleet is an open-source platform designed for IT and security teams, enabling robust management of thousands of computers. Built with a focus on APIs, GitOps, webhooks, and YAML, Fleet simplifies complex device management tasks. Organizations like Fastly and Gusto leverage Fleet for critical functions such as vulnerability reporting, detection engineering, mobile device management (MDM), device health monitoring, and posture-based access control. It supports a wide array of platforms including Linux, macOS, Windows, Chromebooks, AWS, GCP, Azure, data centers, containers, and Linux-based IoT devices.

Installation

To get started with Fleet, refer to the comprehensive installation guides available on the official documentation website. You can choose to spin up Fleet yourself or opt for their hosted solution, both offering access to premium features.

Examples

Fleet provides robust capabilities for various IT and security tasks. For instance, it can be used for vulnerability reporting, ensuring your systems meet CIS benchmarks for macOS and Windows, and monitoring device health across diverse platforms. It also facilitates managing unused software licenses and enforcing security policies. To explore the extensive data Fleet can gather, consult the table reference documentation. Additionally, Fleet includes out-of-the-box support for all CIS benchmarks for macOS and Windows, alongside many simpler queries.

Why use Fleet?

  • Lightweight and Modular: Fleet is designed to be lightweight and modular. You can use it for security without using it for MDM, and vice versa, turning off features you are not using to optimize performance.
  • Openness and Community: The platform emphasizes flexibility, accessibility, and clarity, fostering an environment where everyone can contribute. Its community is known for being kind and helpful, offering support whether you are a paying customer or not.
  • Extensive Integrations: Fleet integrates seamlessly with a wide array of existing tools, including Snowflake, Splunk, GitHub Actions, Vanta, Elastic, Jira, Zendesk, Munki, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Crowdstrike, and SentinelOne. It's designed to be a good neighbor, enhancing your existing ecosystem.
  • Free and Sustainable: The free version of Fleet will always be free, backed by an independently funded company committed to open-source principles. The company behind Fleet is founded by true believers in open source, ensuring its longevity and continuous development.

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