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BuildJet

Managed performance runners that speed up GitHub Actions workflows.

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BuildJet offers managed runners for GitHub Actions, letting teams keep their existing workflows while replacing GitHub's default runners with BuildJet's fleet. Setup involves signing in with a GitHub account, authorizing access to your organisation, and updating the runs-on property in your configuration file.

Runners are available in AMD64 and ARM architectures, with hardware options ranging from 2 vCPU / 8 GB RAM up to 32 vCPU / 64 GB RAM, priced per minute of usage. Each job runs in an isolated VM that is wiped after completion, with audited access controls. The service is packaged on a usage-based model tied to runner size and runtime.

Note: BuildJet for GitHub Actions has been shut down.

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