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## What is Komiser?

Komiser is a cloud-agnostic resource mananger, the `open-source` version of [Tailwarden](https://www.tailwarden.com/) (Enterprise version).

It integrates with `multiple cloud providers` (including [AWS](/configuration/cloud-providers/aws), [Azure](/configuration/cloud-providers/azure), [GCP](/configuration/cloud-providers/gcp), [Civo](/configuration/cloud-providers/civo), [Digital Ocean](/configuration/cloud-providers/digital-ocean), [Kubernetes](/configuration/cloud-providers/k8s), [OCI](/configuration/cloud-providers/oci), [Linode](/configuration/cloud-providers/linode), [Tencent](/configuration/cloud-providers/tencent) and [Scaleway](/configuration/cloud-providers/scaleway)), builds a cloud asset inventory, and helps you break down your cost at the resource level 💰

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    The tool started off as a side project by Tailwarden co-founder Mohamed Labouardy while working as head of DevOps for a previous company at the time. He was tasked with managing a huge number of cloud resources spanning multiple cloud providers. He grew frustrated that there were no good tools out there to help manage this sprawling multi-cloud infrastructure which would unexpectedly rack up huge bills every month. So he decided to build it, with the help of contributors and extremely valuable feedback from the community. Komiser came to life as a continuously evolving cloud-agnostic cost inspector and resource manager.

    Two years on, with over 3000 GitHub stars and over 2 million downloads, Komiser has grown to be an open tool used by many to bring transparency with regard to cost in their cloud environments.

    As a project, Komiser’s goal is to help you spend less time switching between confusing cloud provider consoles and have a clear view of what you manage in the cloud. To have quick access to what is important to you. Through this transparency, you can uncover hidden costs, gain helpful insight and start taking control of your infrastructure.
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    Get up to speed on Komiser using our getting started guide.
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    Check out our upcoming events, featuring cloud experts and insightful discussions on Discord.
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    Learn how to take full advantage of Komiser’s features to take control of your infrastructure.
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    Find answers to some of the most common questions we get on this section.
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    Learn how to contribute with walkthrough videos and our amazing community.
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    Get a sneak peek and contribute to Komiser's upcoming features and developments.
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