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Strider

Self‑hosted CI/CD platform with plugin‑driven customization

CI/CD Pipelines

Strider is a self‑hosted continuous integration and deployment server built with Node.js, Ember.js, and MongoDB, offering extensive plugin support for fully customizable pipelines.

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Overview

Overview

Strider provides a self‑hosted continuous integration and deployment server built with Node.js, Ember.js, and MongoDB. Designed for teams that want full control over their CI/CD pipelines, it delivers a modern web UI and a flexible plugin system that lets you tailor every stage of the build process.

Capabilities

Out of the box Strider runs tests, builds artifacts, and can trigger deployments to any target you define. Through its plugin architecture you can add custom linting, security scanning, notification channels, or integrate with legacy scripts. Because the platform stores configuration in MongoDB, scaling and data retention are straightforward, and the BSD license permits unrestricted commercial use.

Deployment

Deploying Strider requires a Node.js runtime and a MongoDB instance. Installation follows standard npm procedures, after which you can configure plugins via the UI or configuration files. The system runs on any server—on‑premise, in a private cloud, or within container orchestration platforms—giving you the flexibility to match your existing infrastructure.

Highlights

Plugin architecture for unlimited CI/CD extensions
Web UI built with Ember.js for real‑time feedback
Node.js backend with MongoDB persistence
Supports custom build scripts and environment variables

Pros

  • Highly extensible via plugins
  • Self‑hosted gives full control over data
  • Modern JavaScript stack simplifies contributions
  • BSD license permits commercial use

Considerations

  • Requires Node.js and MongoDB setup
  • Limited out‑of‑the‑box integrations compared to hosted services
  • Community size smaller than major CI platforms
  • Documentation may be sparse for advanced plugin development

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Fit guide

Great for

  • Teams that need on‑prem CI/CD with full data ownership
  • Projects requiring custom build steps not covered by SaaS CI
  • Organizations preferring BSD‑licensed software
  • Developers comfortable managing Node.js/MongoDB services

Not ideal when

  • Small hobby projects that want zero‑maintenance hosted CI
  • Enterprises needing extensive pre‑built integrations with cloud services
  • Teams lacking Node.js or MongoDB expertise
  • Users requiring built‑in scaling and hosted SLA

How teams use it

Deploying a Node.js web app to a private server

Automated tests run, build artifacts packaged, and deployment triggered after each push.

Running custom lint and security scans

Plugins execute linting and vulnerability checks, failing builds on issues.

Multi‑environment staging and production pipelines

Separate configurations allow safe promotion from staging to production.

Integrating with legacy scripts

Custom plugins wrap existing shell scripts, preserving investment while adding CI visibility.

Tech snapshot

JavaScript58%
HTML23%
Less6%
TypeScript5%
Pug4%
Handlebars3%

Tags

continuous-deploymentweb-appnodejsemberjsangularcontinuous-integration

Frequently asked questions

What database does Strider use?

Strider uses MongoDB as its primary data store.

Can I host Strider on my own infrastructure?

Yes, it is designed for self‑hosting on any server that runs Node.js and MongoDB.

How are plugins added?

Plugins are Node.js packages that can be installed via npm and configured in the Strider UI or config files.

Is there a commercial license?

Strider is released under the BSD license, allowing commercial use without additional fees.

Where can I get community support?

The project provides a Gitter chat channel and responsive GitHub issue tracker for help.

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