Tekton
A powerful and flexible open-source framework for creating CI/CD systems.
Overview
Tekton provides a set of Kubernetes Custom Resources that act as building blocks for creating CI/CD pipelines. It is designed to be cloud-native from the ground up, running pipelines in containers on a Kubernetes cluster. Tekton can be used as the CI component in a GitOps workflow, where a Tekton pipeline builds and tests an application, and the final step updates a Git repository to trigger a deployment via Argo CD.
✨ Key Features
- Kubernetes-native (defined by CRDs)
- Decoupled and reusable components (Tasks, Pipelines)
- Cloud-native (runs on any Kubernetes cluster)
- Standardized and portable
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Truly Kubernetes-native, using CRDs for all concepts
- Decoupled and composable by design
- Vendor-neutral and highly extensible
Unique Value: Provides a standardized, portable, and Kubernetes-native way to define and run CI pipelines, making it a perfect fit for the CI stage of a cloud-native GitOps workflow with Argo CD.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Kubernetes-native continuous integration
- Building reusable and shareable CI/CD components
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Non-Kubernetes environments
- Teams looking for a simple, managed SaaS CI/CD solution
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more Kubernetes-native and declarative approach than traditional tools like Jenkins, but requires a Kubernetes cluster and a deeper understanding of its concepts.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Open source, free to use.
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