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Buildkite

Monitor CI/CD pipeline builds and deployments

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Packages

- @buildkite/backstage-plugin-buildkite

Overview​

The Buildkite plugin brings CI/CD pipeline visibility into Portal, allowing developers to monitor builds, track deployment status, and manage pipeline workflows without leaving their developer environment. This integration provides real-time build information and deployment insights directly within Portal.

Key Features​

  • Build status overview — displays recent builds with status indicators (passed, failed, running) directly on entity pages.
  • Real-time build monitoring — shows live updates of build execution status and progress.
  • Build history — provides comprehensive view of past builds with detailed execution information.
  • Pipeline visualization — displays pipeline steps and their execution status for better understanding of build processes.
  • Build logs access — enables quick access to build logs for debugging and troubleshooting.
  • Entity mapping — links Backstage components to Buildkite pipelines via annotations (buildkite.com/project-slug).
  • Build metrics — shows build duration, success rates, and other key performance indicators.
  • Rebuild capability — allows triggering build reruns directly from Portal (with proper permissions).
  • Branch and commit tracking — displays which branch and commit triggered each build.
  • IDP benefit — centralizes CI/CD visibility, reduces context-switching, and streamlines developer workflows by providing pipeline insights within Portal.

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