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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.