Jenkins
An open-source automation server that supports building, deploying, and automating software projects. It is a key tool in CI/CD pipelines.
Jenkins is built in Java, distributed under the MIT License, 25.2k GitHub stars from 100 contributors, latest release jenkins-2.558.
When to use Jenkins
Jenkins is listed here as a DevOps project. The directory calls out Extensible with plugins, Supports distributed builds, Robust pipeline support as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for Jenkins include Easy configuration via web interface.
Besides DevOps, this page also files Jenkins under Tools.
Jenkins compared with
Records in this directory name GitLab CI, Travis CI, CircleCI as products people compare with Jenkins. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that Jenkins replaces each of them.
Open-source projects that mention Jenkins are collected on a separate alternatives page.
What the Jenkins stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 25.2k GitHub stars, about 100 contributors, 9.5k forks, 3.6k open issues, latest tracked release jenkins-2.558. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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- Language
- Java
- Latest Release
- jenkins-2.558
- License
- MIT License
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Key features of Jenkins
- Extensible with plugins
- Supports distributed builds
- Robust pipeline support
- Easy configuration via web interface
See open-source alternatives to Jenkins
Jenkins resources
Jenkins on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is Jenkins?
An open-source automation server that supports building, deploying, and automating software projects. It is a key tool in CI/CD pipelines. This directory highlights Extensible with plugins, Supports distributed builds, Robust pipeline support.
Is Jenkins free to use?
Jenkins is published as open source under the MIT License. The directory lists Extensible with plugins, Supports distributed builds, Robust pipeline support among its recorded capabilities.
What language is Jenkins written in, and what is the latest release?
Jenkins is written primarily in Java. The latest release tracked on this page is jenkins-2.558.
How widely is Jenkins used on GitHub?
Jenkins has about 25.2k GitHub stars across about 100 contributors. It also has about 9.5k forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
What do people compare Jenkins with?
This directory records GitLab CI, Travis CI, CircleCI as comparison points for Jenkins. A longer list of open-source projects that mention Jenkins is at https://www.open-source-tools.com/alternatives/jenkins.
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