Shorebird offers a SaaS platform that extends the Flutter toolchain with over‑the‑air code push, enabling developers to deliver app updates instantly without app‑store approval, and includes a zero‑configuration CI/CD pipeline that automatically handles dependency graphs and monorepo builds. The service distributes patches through a globally replicated, TLS‑encrypted network, provides one‑click rollbacks, real‑time analytics, and role‑based access controls for enterprise‑grade compliance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Flutter developers must wait for app‑store review cycles to ship bug fixes or new features, which prolongs downtime and hampers rapid iteration. Additionally, configuring and maintaining CI pipelines for Flutter builds can be time‑consuming and error‑prone, especially for large codebases or monorepos. These constraints limit developer productivity and increase operational risk for mobile teams.
Solution
Shorebird delivers an opinionated platform that augments the Flutter toolchain with over‑the‑air (OTA) Code Push, enabling developers to deploy patches to end users instantly without app‑store approval. The service includes a zero‑configuration CI system that automatically infers build graphs, runs parallel checks, and supports monorepo awareness, shaving minutes off build times. Updates are distributed through a globally replicated, TLS‑encrypted network with role‑based access controls, ensuring compliance and reliability at enterprise scale. Instant rollback with a single click lets teams revert problematic releases safely. Integrated dashboards provide version adoption metrics and real‑time monitoring of patch rollout across device cohorts. The platform is offered as a hosted SaaS solution with tiered pricing, allowing teams of any size to adopt the workflow without managing infrastructure.
Target Audience
The primary customers are Flutter development teams building mobile applications—ranging from indie developers to enterprise product groups—that require fast, reliable release cycles and robust CI/CD automation.
Features
- OTA Code Push for Flutter apps that bypass app‑store review, delivering patches in minutes
- One‑click instant rollback to any prior version, preserving user experience
- Zero‑config CI/CD pipeline with automatic dependency graph inference and parallelized checks
- Monorepo‑aware build orchestration that scales without manual YAML configuration
- Global edge distribution network with end‑to‑end TLS encryption and role‑based access controls
- Real‑time analytics dashboard showing version adoption, crash metrics, and rollout health
- Seamless GitHub integration for automatic trigger on pull‑request merges
- Enterprise‑grade compliance features including audit logs and secure data handling