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Developer ToolsAlternative to MakeAlternative to Docker ComposeAlternative to CircleCI

Earthly

Super simple build framework with repeatable builds like Dockerfile meets Makefile.

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LicenseBUSL-1.1
GitHub stars11.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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EarthfileReproducible BuildsCaching CiDevops InfrastructureBuildkitGolang
Overview

Why consider Earthly?

Earthly is an open-source build automation tool that combines the best of Makefiles and Dockerfiles (Earthfile). It isolates each build step in a container, caches intermediate artifacts with BuildKit, and runs consistently anywhere.

Guided learning

Learn Earthly by building

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

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Overview of Earthly

Earthly provides instant build caching across CI workers, speeding up monorepo test and compilation cycles.

Quickstart

bash
1# Install Earthly CLI
2sudo /bin/sh -c "$(curl -fsSL https://earthly.dev/get-earthly.sh)"
3
4# Execute build
5earthly +build

Earthly is licensed under the Business Source License (BUSL-1.1).

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Earthly FAQs

Earthly 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.

Earthly is listed under the BUSL-1.1 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.

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