What is pipel8ne?
pipel8ne is an open-source, self-hosted visual CI/CD pipeline builder. Instead of writing and maintaining YAML configuration files by hand, you design your pipelines graphically on a canvas, then export them to any major CI/CD platform.
The problem it solves
CI/CD configuration files are powerful but painful to maintain. YAML syntax errors break builds. Deep nesting makes workflows hard to read. Onboarding a new team member to an existing pipeline requires hours of context.
pipel8ne replaces the text editor with a visual graph editor: drag nodes, connect them with edges, configure each step through a form. The YAML is generated for you.
Key capabilities
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Visual pipeline editor | Drag-and-drop canvas built on React Flow |
| Hierarchical model | Organize work as Stages → Jobs → Steps |
| Multi-platform export | GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps |
| Self-hosted | Full control over your data and infrastructure |
| Credential vault | Encrypted storage for tokens, passwords, and API keys |
| Team management | Multi-user with role-based access |
What pipel8ne is not
- Not a CI/CD runner — it designs and exports pipelines, it does not execute them. Your existing CI platform (GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps) runs the pipeline.
- Not a SaaS product — you host it yourself on your own infrastructure.
- Not a general workflow automation tool — it is purpose-built for CI/CD pipelines.
How it fits into your workflow
You design in pipel8ne, you run on GitHub/GitLab/Azure.
Next steps
- Quick Start — get pipel8ne running in 5 minutes with Docker
- Core Concepts — understand how pipelines are structured
- Your First Pipeline — hands-on walkthrough