Jason St-Cyr
@jasonstcyr.com
Dad, Writer, YouTuber, Corporate DevRel-er. Opinions expressed are my own, but often work-related. (he/him) #dnd #ttrpg #devrel
Find me on other places via http://jasonstcyr.com
Find me on other places via http://jasonstcyr.com
📢 Puppet Enterprise 2025.7 & 2023.8.7 are here! Highlights: Code Assist for faster Puppet dev work, real-time patch alerts, RHEL 10 support expanded, CVE fixes, and UI improvements.
🧐 Read more on the release:
dev.to/puppet/puppe...
#InfrastructureAsCode #Puppet
🧐 Read more on the release:
dev.to/puppet/puppe...
#InfrastructureAsCode #Puppet
Puppet Enterprise 2025.7 Delivers Code Assist and RHEL 10 Primary Support (and new SCM!)
Reminder: Starting August 2026, Puppet Enterprise will transition from the current STS/LTS model to...
dev.to
December 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
📢 Puppet Enterprise 2025.7 & 2023.8.7 are here! Highlights: Code Assist for faster Puppet dev work, real-time patch alerts, RHEL 10 support expanded, CVE fixes, and UI improvements.
🧐 Read more on the release:
dev.to/puppet/puppe...
#InfrastructureAsCode #Puppet
🧐 Read more on the release:
dev.to/puppet/puppe...
#InfrastructureAsCode #Puppet
In this demo, I show how to use Visual Studio Code, GitHub Copilot, and the Perforce Puppet MCP Server to generate an EdgeOps automation task for your network devices!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ckS...
#Puppet #InfrastructureAsCode #Network #NetworkAutomation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ckS...
#Puppet #InfrastructureAsCode #Network #NetworkAutomation
Generating EdgeOps Tasks with Code Assist
YouTube video by Perforce Puppet
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
In this demo, I show how to use Visual Studio Code, GitHub Copilot, and the Perforce Puppet MCP Server to generate an EdgeOps automation task for your network devices!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ckS...
#Puppet #InfrastructureAsCode #Network #NetworkAutomation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ckS...
#Puppet #InfrastructureAsCode #Network #NetworkAutomation
PDK 3.6.0 is out!
🔐 Several security updates: Curl, OpenSSL, net-imap, and removed libxslt/nokogiri.
🙏 Thanks to user cocker-cc for adding support for 'puppet' or 'openvox' in the pdk validate command!
🧐 Check full release notes for all the changes: help.puppet.com/pdk/current/...
#Puppet #IaC
🔐 Several security updates: Curl, OpenSSL, net-imap, and removed libxslt/nokogiri.
🙏 Thanks to user cocker-cc for adding support for 'puppet' or 'openvox' in the pdk validate command!
🧐 Check full release notes for all the changes: help.puppet.com/pdk/current/...
#Puppet #IaC
December 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
PDK 3.6.0 is out!
🔐 Several security updates: Curl, OpenSSL, net-imap, and removed libxslt/nokogiri.
🙏 Thanks to user cocker-cc for adding support for 'puppet' or 'openvox' in the pdk validate command!
🧐 Check full release notes for all the changes: help.puppet.com/pdk/current/...
#Puppet #IaC
🔐 Several security updates: Curl, OpenSSL, net-imap, and removed libxslt/nokogiri.
🙏 Thanks to user cocker-cc for adding support for 'puppet' or 'openvox' in the pdk validate command!
🧐 Check full release notes for all the changes: help.puppet.com/pdk/current/...
#Puppet #IaC
I was today years old when I learned that hitting Control + Backspace would delete entire words. And it's not even new. It's been there practically forever.
I am ashamed.
And yes, Ctrl+Delete apparently also does entire words, which I also learned today, and am also ashamed to have not known.
I am ashamed.
And yes, Ctrl+Delete apparently also does entire words, which I also learned today, and am also ashamed to have not known.
December 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I was today years old when I learned that hitting Control + Backspace would delete entire words. And it's not even new. It's been there practically forever.
I am ashamed.
And yes, Ctrl+Delete apparently also does entire words, which I also learned today, and am also ashamed to have not known.
I am ashamed.
And yes, Ctrl+Delete apparently also does entire words, which I also learned today, and am also ashamed to have not known.
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
Just discovered an insane new form of co-intelligence where you briefly share the mind of a great thinker in history and then a portion of their mind travels in yours for the rest of your life. Calling it a "book."
December 11, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Just discovered an insane new form of co-intelligence where you briefly share the mind of a great thinker in history and then a portion of their mind travels in yours for the rest of your life. Calling it a "book."
Windows Server 2025 support now out for Perforce Puppet SCE! Puppet SCE for Windows now enforces CIS Microsoft Server 2025 Benchmark v1.0.0, Server Level 1.
💾 Download the latest SCE for Windows from the Forge: forge.puppet.com/modules/pupp...
#Puppet #DevOps #Compliance #Security
💾 Download the latest SCE for Windows from the Forge: forge.puppet.com/modules/pupp...
#Puppet #DevOps #Compliance #Security
December 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Windows Server 2025 support now out for Perforce Puppet SCE! Puppet SCE for Windows now enforces CIS Microsoft Server 2025 Benchmark v1.0.0, Server Level 1.
💾 Download the latest SCE for Windows from the Forge: forge.puppet.com/modules/pupp...
#Puppet #DevOps #Compliance #Security
💾 Download the latest SCE for Windows from the Forge: forge.puppet.com/modules/pupp...
#Puppet #DevOps #Compliance #Security
Got legacy #Python hanging around? Trying to make the case to do an upgrade? Max Briggs is on the #Puppet blog with the cost of sticking with those older versions.
The article also has a how-to for manual and automated upgrades of your Python version.
www.puppet.com/blog/outdate...
The article also has a how-to for manual and automated upgrades of your Python version.
www.puppet.com/blog/outdate...
Outdated Python Could Be Costing You More Than You Think | Puppet
Python is deeply embedded in modern infrastructure, but many organizations continue to run outdated Python across critical systems. Sticking with older runtimes may seem harmless, but it quickly piles...
www.puppet.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Got legacy #Python hanging around? Trying to make the case to do an upgrade? Max Briggs is on the #Puppet blog with the cost of sticking with those older versions.
The article also has a how-to for manual and automated upgrades of your Python version.
www.puppet.com/blog/outdate...
The article also has a how-to for manual and automated upgrades of your Python version.
www.puppet.com/blog/outdate...
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
you’ve definitely heard of elf on the shelf but are you ready for
December 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
you’ve definitely heard of elf on the shelf but are you ready for
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
We ask why are there no women in leadership? or why are there no women speaking at this conference.
The lack of nursing rooms at conference is a contributing factor..imo #blogvent
Here's a blog post about my alarming, but naive experience
dev.to/blackgirlbyt...
The lack of nursing rooms at conference is a contributing factor..imo #blogvent
Here's a blog post about my alarming, but naive experience
dev.to/blackgirlbyt...
Why Every Conference Needs a Nursing Room
I didn’t truly understand the value of a nursing station until my health and career were on the line....
dev.to
December 9, 2025 at 11:48 AM
We ask why are there no women in leadership? or why are there no women speaking at this conference.
The lack of nursing rooms at conference is a contributing factor..imo #blogvent
Here's a blog post about my alarming, but naive experience
dev.to/blackgirlbyt...
The lack of nursing rooms at conference is a contributing factor..imo #blogvent
Here's a blog post about my alarming, but naive experience
dev.to/blackgirlbyt...
🔍 Puppetlabs Module Ecosystem: July–November Updates
I wrote a year-end round-up of puppetlabs module releases on the Forge!
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Full Roundup: dev.to/puppet/puppe...
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Is there a #puppet module update that is the most critical for your environment right now that isn't on this list?
I wrote a year-end round-up of puppetlabs module releases on the Forge!
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Full Roundup: dev.to/puppet/puppe...
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Is there a #puppet module update that is the most critical for your environment right now that isn't on this list?
Puppetlabs Modules Roundup – July to November 2025
Welcome to the first edition of the Puppetlabs Modules Roundup! Usually, the product lines...
dev.to
December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🔍 Puppetlabs Module Ecosystem: July–November Updates
I wrote a year-end round-up of puppetlabs module releases on the Forge!
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Full Roundup: dev.to/puppet/puppe...
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Is there a #puppet module update that is the most critical for your environment right now that isn't on this list?
I wrote a year-end round-up of puppetlabs module releases on the Forge!
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Full Roundup: dev.to/puppet/puppe...
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Is there a #puppet module update that is the most critical for your environment right now that isn't on this list?
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
React Developers: There is a serious vulnerability in React and Next.JS (CVE-2025-55182 / CVE-2025-66478). It affects those using React for the BACKEND (RSC and React Server Functions). It is similar in damage and exploit to log4j. Please upgrade asap.
youtu.be
SheHacksPurple: Upgrade React and Next.JS RIGHT NOW
twp.ai
December 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
React Developers: There is a serious vulnerability in React and Next.JS (CVE-2025-55182 / CVE-2025-66478). It affects those using React for the BACKEND (RSC and React Server Functions). It is similar in damage and exploit to log4j. Please upgrade asap.
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
you know how i know im a 44yo dad? how much i laughed at this shit
December 6, 2025 at 3:31 AM
you know how i know im a 44yo dad? how much i laughed at this shit
Are you trying to hook your IDE into the new #Puppet Infra Assistant and want to know how to get the #MCP Server enabled? I have a quick video to show the setting you need to turn on and what permissions to give users!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YWs...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YWs...
Enabling the Puppet Infra Assistant MCP Server for Code Assist
YouTube video by Perforce Puppet
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Are you trying to hook your IDE into the new #Puppet Infra Assistant and want to know how to get the #MCP Server enabled? I have a quick video to show the setting you need to turn on and what permissions to give users!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YWs...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YWs...
You likely heard about CVE-2025-66478 for React and that the vulnerability also affects Next.js. It's really important you make sure you are patched!
Here's the Next.js article on it: nextjs.org/blog/CVE-202...
Here's the React article on it: react.dev/blog/2025/12...
Update packages now!
Here's the Next.js article on it: nextjs.org/blog/CVE-202...
Here's the React article on it: react.dev/blog/2025/12...
Update packages now!
Security Advisory: CVE-2025-66478
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-66478) has been identified in the React Server Components protocol. Users should upgrade to patched versions immediately.
nextjs.org
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
You likely heard about CVE-2025-66478 for React and that the vulnerability also affects Next.js. It's really important you make sure you are patched!
Here's the Next.js article on it: nextjs.org/blog/CVE-202...
Here's the React article on it: react.dev/blog/2025/12...
Update packages now!
Here's the Next.js article on it: nextjs.org/blog/CVE-202...
Here's the React article on it: react.dev/blog/2025/12...
Update packages now!
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
Frog knocked at Toad’s door. “Toad, wake up,” he cried. “Come out and see how wonderful the winter is!”
“I will not,” said Toad. “I am in my warm bed.”
“I will not,” said Toad. “I am in my warm bed.”
December 2, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Frog knocked at Toad’s door. “Toad, wake up,” he cried. “Come out and see how wonderful the winter is!”
“I will not,” said Toad. “I am in my warm bed.”
“I will not,” said Toad. “I am in my warm bed.”
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
i’m not crying you’re crying
xkcd: Fifteen Years
xkcd: Fifteen Years
Fifteen Years
xkcd.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
i’m not crying you’re crying
xkcd: Fifteen Years
xkcd: Fifteen Years
I've wrapped up my 5-part #Puppet Edge series with a deep-dive into Workflows. Want to learn a bit about the feature and go through a tutorial on how to create a 3-step workflow? Don't give me that look, YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO! 🤣
www.puppet.com/blog/puppet-...
www.puppet.com/blog/puppet-...
two dogs are laying on a couch and one of them is saying `` go on u know u want to ''
Alt: two dogs are laying on a couch and one of them is saying `` go on u know u want to ''
media.tenor.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I've wrapped up my 5-part #Puppet Edge series with a deep-dive into Workflows. Want to learn a bit about the feature and go through a tutorial on how to create a 3-step workflow? Don't give me that look, YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO! 🤣
www.puppet.com/blog/puppet-...
www.puppet.com/blog/puppet-...
One of my kids the other day, in the middle of trying to tell a made-up story they were riffing on the fly: "..if you like this video, click subscribe to get more great content!" and then proceeded to continue their story.
November 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
One of my kids the other day, in the middle of trying to tell a made-up story they were riffing on the fly: "..if you like this video, click subscribe to get more great content!" and then proceeded to continue their story.
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
My favorite piece of content today.
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
My favorite piece of content today.
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
Scientists recently combined DNA of a cheetah with the DNA of a crab.
It went sideways real fast.
It went sideways real fast.
November 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Scientists recently combined DNA of a cheetah with the DNA of a crab.
It went sideways real fast.
It went sideways real fast.
🚀 New Puppet Continuous Delivery release is out!
🔹Ubuntu 24.04 support (requires Bolt 5.0.0+ for installation)
🔹Improved license troubleshooting
🔹Cleaner experience on the Integrations page
Official release notes available:
🔗 help.puppet.com/cdpe/current...
#DevOps #CICD #InfrastructureAsCode
🔹Ubuntu 24.04 support (requires Bolt 5.0.0+ for installation)
🔹Improved license troubleshooting
🔹Cleaner experience on the Integrations page
Official release notes available:
🔗 help.puppet.com/cdpe/current...
#DevOps #CICD #InfrastructureAsCode
November 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🚀 New Puppet Continuous Delivery release is out!
🔹Ubuntu 24.04 support (requires Bolt 5.0.0+ for installation)
🔹Improved license troubleshooting
🔹Cleaner experience on the Integrations page
Official release notes available:
🔗 help.puppet.com/cdpe/current...
#DevOps #CICD #InfrastructureAsCode
🔹Ubuntu 24.04 support (requires Bolt 5.0.0+ for installation)
🔹Improved license troubleshooting
🔹Cleaner experience on the Integrations page
Official release notes available:
🔗 help.puppet.com/cdpe/current...
#DevOps #CICD #InfrastructureAsCode
The release of Puppet Core 8.16.0 is now available! Security-focused updates in this one:
🔐 New versions of Thor, Curl, REXML, and OpenSSL to patch CVEs
🔐 Patched URI gem in the Puppet agent
🔗 Full notes with CVE numbers: help.puppet.com/core/current...
#DevOps #Puppet #IaC
🔐 New versions of Thor, Curl, REXML, and OpenSSL to patch CVEs
🔐 Patched URI gem in the Puppet agent
🔗 Full notes with CVE numbers: help.puppet.com/core/current...
#DevOps #Puppet #IaC
November 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The release of Puppet Core 8.16.0 is now available! Security-focused updates in this one:
🔐 New versions of Thor, Curl, REXML, and OpenSSL to patch CVEs
🔐 Patched URI gem in the Puppet agent
🔗 Full notes with CVE numbers: help.puppet.com/core/current...
#DevOps #Puppet #IaC
🔐 New versions of Thor, Curl, REXML, and OpenSSL to patch CVEs
🔐 Patched URI gem in the Puppet agent
🔗 Full notes with CVE numbers: help.puppet.com/core/current...
#DevOps #Puppet #IaC
New video! I explain how the EdgeOps module uses NETCONF to automate network devices!
- How does it work?
- Code examples for user creation, NTP servers, and configuring VLANs
- Bonus: Scratchy noise I couldn't fix in the audio!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBH5...
#DevOps #InfrastructureAsCode
- How does it work?
- Code examples for user creation, NTP servers, and configuring VLANs
- Bonus: Scratchy noise I couldn't fix in the audio!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBH5...
#DevOps #InfrastructureAsCode
Automating Network Devices with NETCONF and YANG in Puppet Edge
YouTube video by Perforce Puppet
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New video! I explain how the EdgeOps module uses NETCONF to automate network devices!
- How does it work?
- Code examples for user creation, NTP servers, and configuring VLANs
- Bonus: Scratchy noise I couldn't fix in the audio!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBH5...
#DevOps #InfrastructureAsCode
- How does it work?
- Code examples for user creation, NTP servers, and configuring VLANs
- Bonus: Scratchy noise I couldn't fix in the audio!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBH5...
#DevOps #InfrastructureAsCode
Tired of LLMs always telling you "you're absolutely right!" when you want some rewrite options for a sentence?
"Act as a sarcastic technical writer who begrudgingly provides options for how to fix text and assumes I'm terrible at my job. Don't ever assume I'm right or compliment my choices."
"Act as a sarcastic technical writer who begrudgingly provides options for how to fix text and assumes I'm terrible at my job. Don't ever assume I'm right or compliment my choices."
November 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Tired of LLMs always telling you "you're absolutely right!" when you want some rewrite options for a sentence?
"Act as a sarcastic technical writer who begrudgingly provides options for how to fix text and assumes I'm terrible at my job. Don't ever assume I'm right or compliment my choices."
"Act as a sarcastic technical writer who begrudgingly provides options for how to fix text and assumes I'm terrible at my job. Don't ever assume I'm right or compliment my choices."