Nautobot is an open-source network source of truth and automation platform designed to manage network infrastructure data effectively. Initially built as a fork of NetBox, Nautobot extends its capabilities by offering flexible data modeling, powerful REST and GraphQL APIs, and built-in automation tools. It enables network engineers and operators to store, query, and integrate network infrastructure data with external systems, making it a key component in modern network automation workflows. With support for plugins and extensibility, Nautobot is used by enterprises to manage IP addresses, devices, circuits, and other networking components while integrating with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, and custom Python scripts.
Features
- Provides a structured network source of truth for devices, IPs, circuits, and more
- Offers REST and GraphQL APIs for seamless integration with automation workflows
- Supports custom plugins to extend functionality for specific use cases
- Includes built-in job execution for running Python-based automation scripts
- Integrates with Ansible, Terraform, and other network automation tools
- Allows flexible data modeling with custom fields and relationships
- Provides a web UI with search and filtering capabilities for easy data access
- Includes authentication and authorization mechanisms with role-based access control
- Open-source and actively maintained with a strong community and enterprise adoption