About CircleCI
CircleCI is a hosted continuous integration and delivery service. It runs build, test and deploy pipelines for each change to your code.
What it does
CircleCI reads a pipeline configuration file in your repository and runs the jobs it describes on each commit or pull request. It connects to common code hosts such as GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket. Reusable packages called orbs help teams share common steps, and a command line tool lets you work with pipelines from a terminal.
Key features
- Integrations with GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket
- Reusable orbs for shared jobs
- Command line tool for local use
- Autoscaling and build optimization
Who it's for
Software teams that want automated testing and deployment without running their own build servers. Mobile and enterprise teams can also use it for release pipelines, according to the use cases described on the site.
Pricing and good to know
The site offers a free trial and links to a pricing page with paid plans. Some features may depend on the plan you choose, so check the current details before deciding. Pipelines run in hosted environments, so you rely on the service for build capacity.
Highlights
- Run pipelines for every commit or pull request
- Connect to GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket
- Share reusable steps through an orbs registry
- Scale build capacity up as needed
- Start a build from the command line
