spack_site_generator is a Python package that automates the creation of site-specific YAML configuration files for Spack. It simplifies defining compilers, package preferences, module settings, and global configurations, ensuring consistency across installations.
- Compilers: Define compiler versions, paths, and associated modules.
- Packages: Configure package providers, external installations, and build options.
- Modules: Customize module system settings for Lmod or Tcl.
- Global Configuration: Set build jobs, cache paths, and stage directories.
- Automatic YAML Generation: Write site configuration files in Spack’s expected format.
Every HPC system is unique, and Spack needs to account for site-specific quirks such as wrapper compiler scripts, custom MPI implementations, or proprietary drivers. Because of this, the generated YAML configuration files may not work perfectly out of the box on all machines. However, they serve as a strong starting point and typically remove about 90% of the boilerplate needed when setting up Spack on complex HPC systems.
Clone this repository and install the package:
git clone https://github.com/amstokely/spack_site_generator.git
cd spack_site_generator
pip install .See the examples directory for detailed usage examples.
