Blacksmith

Fast GitHub Actions runners.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Faster runners using more up to date CPUs. Supports faster caching of jobs (up to 400MB/s vs GitHub 100MB/s) and colocation of caching physically closer to the runners. Includes a Docker pull-through cache. Cheaper runner costs. Custom caching actions optimized for Rust, Gradle, Zig. NVMe backed I/O.

Tradeoffs

Doesn’t support personal GitHub accounts. No Windows or macOS runners.

Is Blacksmith a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2024-07-18. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers using Rust, Gradle, or Zig should consider Blacksmith

Why consider it

Blacksmith provides faster GitHub Actions runners

Keep in mind

It does not support personal GitHub accounts

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