Continuous integration (CI) workflows on GitHub Actions can be slow and expensive due to the limitations of standard GitHub-hosted runners. Developers often face bottlenecks due to resource constraints and limited concurrency, leading to longer build times and increased costs.

Blacksmith provides a CI solution that accelerates GitHub Actions by leveraging high-performance compute infrastructure. By running CI workloads on optimized gaming CPUs instead of standard server hardware, Blacksmith achieves faster build times and lower costs. The platform offers unlimited concurrency and colocated caching, enhancing the efficiency of continuous integration workflows.

Utilizes high-performance gaming CPUs optimized for CI workloads

Offers up to 2x faster build times compared to GitHub-hosted runners

Provides over 50% cost savings compared to GitHub-hosted runners

Enables unlimited concurrency for runners of all sizes

Features a colocated cache with VMs for 4x faster read and write speeds

Delivers serverless CI with thousands of vCPUs and no cold start delays

Includes out-of-the-box analytics for GitHub Action pipelines, including workflow and cache analytics

Runs jobs in isolated virtual machines directly on bare metal

Offers SOC2 Type 2 compliance

Blacksmith targets businesses and development teams using GitHub Actions who seek to improve CI performance, reduce costs, and enhance developer productivity.

Blacksmith offers a tiered pricing model based on usage, including a free tier with limited minutes and paid plans for higher usage and additional features.