Woodpecker CI – Lightweight CI/CD for Git Repositories
CI/CD as it should be – simple, fast, and under your control.
Woodpecker is our standard solution for Continuous Integration & Deployment in Git-based workflows.
Woodpecker CI: Automated Pipelines
Open Source
Self-hosted CI/CD with YAML, Docker, and full Git integration – no cloud lock-in or licensing fees.
- YAML-based build pipelines & deployments
- Native integration with Gitea, GitHub & GitLab
- Support for secrets, matrix builds & container jobs
Why Woodpecker?
Woodpecker CI emerged as a fork of Drone CI and focuses on simplicity and transparency:
- Pipelines as Code – fully stored in Git
- Docker-native builds – ideal for modern applications
- Full control – no cloud lock-in, no licensing costs
The ideal choice for teams seeking lightweight, auditable CI/CD without the overhead.
Common Use Cases
- Automated builds & tests on every Git push
- Deployment to Kubernetes or traditional servers
- Integration into GitOps workflows with Gitea or GitHub
- Resource-friendly CI/CD for private projects or internal tooling
Key Features
- YAML syntax for simple, readable pipelines
- Docker containers as runtime environments
- Secrets management & access control
- Matrix builds & parallel stages
- Webhooks, artifacts & notifications
Compatible with Gitea, GitHub & GitLab
Woodpecker works with any popular Git forge.
It shines especially when integrated with:
- Gitea – direct OAuth login
- GitHub – easy integration via webhooks
- GitLab – as a lightweight alternative to GitLab CI
We handle the full integration – including runner operations, access control, and monitoring.
Woodpecker as Part of Your CI/CD Stack
Our managed service includes:
- Configuration & updates
- Authentication via OAuth / SSO
- Encryption, secrets management, isolation
- Backup & recovery
- Scalable runners – on Kubernetes or VMs
You commit. We handle the rest.