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This section focuses on how to operate drift detection and remediation once drift is enabled. If you are looking for the capability-level overview, see Introduction: Drift Detection + Remediation.

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Two operating modes

OpenTaco supports two distinct ways to run drift detection:
  1. OpenTaco Drift Service mode
    • Configured in the OpenTaco UI
    • You set schedule, notification configuration, and project scope in-app
  2. Backendless GitHub Actions mode
    • Runs entirely in GitHub Actions on a schedule
    • Does not interact with the OpenTaco application
    • Reports drift results to Slack and/or GitHub Issues
    • Workflow setup guide: Backendless Drift via GitHub Actions

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Typical usage flow

  1. Choose your drift mode (OpenTaco Drift Service or Backendless).
  2. Define project scope and notification destinations for that mode.
  3. Run checks on your desired cadence.
  4. Review drift findings and prioritize by impact.
  5. Remediate through issue-driven apply or your normal PR/apply flow.