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Dagger

Programmable CI/CD engine that runs pipelines in containers using real code (Go, Python, TS).

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars12.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Dagger EngineDevops InfrastructureTypescriptBuildkitProgrammable CiGolang
Overview

Why consider Dagger?

Dagger is an open-source programmable CI/CD engine created by the founders of Docker. It allows developers to define build and deployment pipelines in real programming languages (Go, Python, TypeScript) and execute them reliably locally or in CI via BuildKit.

Guided learning

Learn Dagger by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Dagger

Dagger replaces complex YAML scripts with testable code modules that run identically on developer laptops and CI servers.

Quickstart

bash
1# Install Dagger CLI
2curl -fsSL https://dl.dagger.io/dagger/install.sh | BIN_DIR=$HOME/.local/bin sh
3
4# Run a Dagger module
5dagger call test

Dagger is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Dagger FAQs

Dagger is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Dagger is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Dagger is listed as an alternative to GitHub Actions. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.