Overview
Grunt 1.6.1 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with Free Maintenance Support by kCloud
Grunt on Ubuntu 24.04 with maintenance support by kCloudHubs is a repackaged open-source offering available through the AWS Cloud Marketplace (additional charges may apply for support). Grunt is a Node.js-based JavaScript task runner that automates repetitive development and build tasks, such as minification, Sass/LESS compilation, linting, image optimization, and unit testing.
This AWS Marketplace AMI gives you a ready-to-run Grunt environment on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS so that you can launch it on AWS EC2 without manual setup or dependency installation-perfect for build servers, CI/CD automation, or standard frontend workflows.
Key Technical Highlights (Keywords)
- Grunt 1.6.1 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
- AWS Marketplace AMI deployment
- Node.js-based JavaScript task runner
- Gruntfile task configuration + execution
- Plugin ecosystem for build automation
- Automates: minification, Sass/LESS, linting, image optimization, unit tests
- Grunt CLI support
- CI/CD workflow compatible
- Optional kCloudHubs maintenance support
Core Technical Capabilities of Grunt
Task Automation via Gruntfile
Grunt uses a simple Gruntfile.js to define and run workflows, making repetitive tasks consistent and repeatable.
Extensible Plugin Ecosystem
Supports an extensive library of plugins for:
- JavaScript / CSS minification
- Sass / LESS compilation
- Linting (code quality checks)
- Image optimization
- Unit testing and build validations
Build CI/CD Friendly
Grunt can run in automated pipelines to enforce:
- consistent builds
- automated testing
- linting + validation during deployments
AWS Marketplace-Optimised Advantages
Pre-configured AMI on EC2
- Ready-to-use Grunt environment
- No manual installation/setup
- Consistent toolchain for teams and pipelines
Scalable on AWS
You can:
- run Grunt builds on EC2 instances
- scale build capacity by resizing instances or using multiple runners
Simplified Procurement + Billing
AWS Marketplace supports:
- centralized billing via AWS account
- easier procurement and cost tracking
Maintenance Support (kCloudHubs)
Optional kCloudHubs maintenance support may include:
- updates/patch guidance
- troubleshooting help
- operational support (may consist of extra charges)
Highlights
- Easily automate repetitive development tasks like minification, compilation, and testing.
- Ideal for use in AWS-hosted environments for building scalable, cloud-native applications.
- Minimal overhead with high configurability, suitable for a wide range of JavaScript and Node.js projects.
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Pricing
Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
m4.large Recommended | $0.09 |
t3.micro | $0.09 |
t2.micro | $0.01 |
t2.large | $0.09 |
t3.large | $0.09 |
r4.large | $0.09 |
r3.large | $0.09 |
t3.nano | $0.09 |
t2.2xlarge | $0.09 |
t2.medium | $0.09 |
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No Refund
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Packaged with latest updates as of Apr/2025
Additional details
Usage instructions
Connect to EC2 Linux instance using username "ubuntu" Port 22, and run following commands : #sudo su #sudo apt update #grunt --version
Support
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Feel free to reach out anytime. Our support team is available 24x7 for assistance. Email: meha@kcloudhubs.com
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