Woodpecker

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Self-hosted. Each step is isolated and runs as a container. Define the commands in a config file in your repo with any Docker image as the context. Uses a persistently mounted volume to pass input/output files through the steps. Flexible conditional execution, supports matrix builds, services e.g. databases. Backed by SQLite by default.

Tradeoffs

Limited pre-built images and plugins - smaller ecosystem than GitHub Actions, for example. Self-hosting is the point, but it does mean you have to run and manage everything yourself.

Is Woodpecker a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2023-03-30. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers who want self-hosted CI should consider Woodpecker

Why consider it

Woodpecker allows flexible conditional execution and supports matrix builds

Keep in mind

It has a limited ecosystem and requires self-management

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