Who should use TextFSM?

TextFSM is an open-source project built for network engineers and Python developers.

Does TextFSM have a free plan?

Yes — TextFSM is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

What platforms does TextFSM run on?

TextFSM runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.

Is TextFSM still maintained?

Unverified. TextFSM has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

Who develops TextFSM?

TextFSM is developed by gatework.

Is TextFSM open source?

Yes — TextFSM is open source under the Open Source license.

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TextFSM

Name: TextFSM
Author: gatework

github.comInfrastructure

TextFSM is an open-source Python library for parsing semi-structured text using state-machine templates. It is commonly used to convert network device command output and similar text into structured records for automation and analysis.

Open SourceCLISelf-hosted

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Overview

5 features

In the CLI tools & terminal space, TextFSM takes a focused approach. It focuses on parsing semi-structured command output and text into structured data without writing custom parsers. It is built as an open-source project for network engineers and Python developers. The project is open source (Open Source). It ships for the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

gatework builds and maintains TextFSM. Among its 5 catalogued features are template parsing, state machines, and structured records.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Template parsing
State machines
Structured records
Python library
CLI usage

Built with & integrations

Runs on

CLISelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tier

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Frequently asked questions about TextFSM

What is TextFSM?: TextFSM focuses on parsing semi-structured command output and text into structured data without writing custom parsers. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who should use TextFSM?: TextFSM is an open-source project built for network engineers and Python developers.
Does TextFSM have a free plan?: Yes — TextFSM is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does TextFSM run on?: TextFSM runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is TextFSM still maintained?: Unverified. TextFSM has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
Who develops TextFSM?: TextFSM is developed by gatework.
Is TextFSM open source?: Yes — TextFSM is open source under the Open Source license.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: CLI
Languages: English
License: Open Source
First seen: 12 Sept 2026
Built for: network engineers and Python developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Parsing semi-structured command output and text into structured data without writing custom parsers.

Developer

gatework

Index record

Indexed: 12 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 12 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: textfsm-github-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 12 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 12 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 12 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/gatework/textfsm

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