Cascode

Cascode is an innovative browser-based platform designed for software engineers, DevOps teams, and cloud architects seeking to visualize, test, and validate AWS architectures without needing an AWS account. Its drag-and-drop interface allows users to assemble real AWS services, simulate live traffic, and inject faults to observe how failures cascade through their designs. One of Cascode's standout features is its ability to export architectures directly to CloudFormation or Terraform, with automatic IAM inference, streamlining deployment workflows. Additionally, the AI Design Doctor provides real-time architecture grading and anti-pattern detection, helping teams optimize their cloud infrastructure. Collaborative features, such as live cursors, enable teams to brainstorm and review architectures together in real time. Designed to tackle common cloud architecture challenges through automated validation, Cascode empowers users to experiment, learn, and improve their cloud setups all within a browser environment — making cloud architecture testing accessible, interactive, and educational.