gruntwork-io/cloud-nuke

cloud-nuke is a command-line tool for bulk deletion of cloud resources across AWS, Azure, and GCP accounts.

The tool addresses the problem of cleaning up cloud infrastructure at scale, particularly useful when decommissioning environments, resetting test accounts, or managing cost sprawl from accumulated resources. It works by connecting to your cloud provider accounts and systematically identifying and deleting resources across multiple services. The tool supports filtering by resource type, region, and age, allowing operators to target specific resources rather than performing indiscriminate deletion. It can operate in dry-run mode to preview what would be deleted before committing to changes.

cloud-nuke suits teams managing multiple cloud accounts or those needing to regularly reset development and testing environments. It is particularly valuable for organizations using infrastructure-as-code practices where ephemeral environments are created and destroyed frequently. The tool is designed for operators comfortable with destructive operations and who have proper access controls and approval processes in place. It works best in scenarios where you want to delete most or all resources in an account rather than selectively removing individual items, making it less suitable for production environments where precision deletion is critical.

The project shows consistent maintenance with regular updates addressing new AWS services and features. Development activity demonstrates responsiveness to user-reported issues and feature requests for additional resource types. The codebase receives ongoing improvements to handle edge cases in resource deletion and to expand cloud provider coverage. The project maintains clear documentation of supported resources and deletion behavior, helping users understand what will and will not be affected by the tool.