Tugboat provides automated deployment previews for every Git pull request, enabling developers to create self-service ephemeral infrastructure without the need for extensive DevOps resources. This solution enhances CI/CD workflows by offering real-time visibility and reducing the risk of errors during the deployment process.
Funding
$1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Developers often face challenges in previewing and testing code changes in a realistic environment before merging them, leading to potential integration issues and deployment errors. Setting up and maintaining these preview environments can be time-consuming and require significant DevOps resources.
Solution
Tugboat provides on-demand, automated preview environments for every Git pull request, enabling developers to visualize and test changes in a production-like setting. By integrating directly with Git workflows, Tugboat eliminates the need for manual environment configuration and reduces the risk of deployment errors. The platform supports a wide range of frontend and backend frameworks, allowing teams to declare the infrastructure services they need directly in Git. Developers can interact with Tugboat through a CLI, API, or web dashboard, facilitating seamless integration into existing CI/CD pipelines.
Target Audience
Tugboat is designed for development teams, particularly those working on complex web applications, who need a streamlined way to preview and test code changes before deployment.
Features
- Automated deployment previews for every Git pull request
- Infrastructure-as-code approach, allowing teams to define services in Git
- Support for visual regression testing and Google Lighthouse integration
- Integrations with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and other Git providers
- CLI, API, and shell access for flexible workflow integration
- Email and log capture for comprehensive debugging
- Simple, flat pricing with unlimited users and previews