# Third-Party Module

> An infrastructure module written and maintained by an external organization.

A *third-party module* is an infrastructure module written and maintained by an organization other than Panfactum or your own organization. These are typically sourced from public module registries such as the [OpenTofu Registry](https://registry.opentofu.org/) or [Terraform Registry](https://registry.terraform.io/).

Third-party modules can be used in the Panfactum stack just like any other module. However, Panfactum recommends preferring Panfactum-provided modules for infrastructure within the Panfactum ecosystem, as they are tested and maintained to work together correctly.

When using third-party modules, be mindful of:

- **Versioning**: Pin modules to specific versions to ensure reproducibility
- **Trust**: Review module code before deploying, as it will have access to your infrastructure credentials
- **License**: Check the module's license for compatibility with your organization's requirements