GitHub Actions Running Slow?

Check GitHub's current status and discover faster CI/CD alternatives when Actions are experiencing issues.

Current GitHub Status

GitHub (including Actions) is currently operational

Last checked: 8/22/2025, 3:30:45 PM

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Quick Fixes for Slow GitHub Actions

  • Check GitHub Status: Verify if it's a platform-wide issue
  • Optimize Workflows: Use caching, parallel jobs, and smaller runners
  • Self-hosted Runners: Use your own infrastructure for faster builds
  • Switch Temporarily: Use alternative CI/CD platforms during outages

Fast CI/CD Alternatives to GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

Integrated CI/CD with GitLab repositories

Key Benefits:

  • Built-in to GitLab
  • Excellent Docker support
  • Free tier available

CircleCI

Fast and reliable CI/CD platform

Key Benefits:

  • Very fast builds
  • Great caching
  • Docker layer caching

Jenkins

Self-hosted automation server

Key Benefits:

  • Full control
  • Thousands of plugins
  • No vendor lock-in

Buildkite

Hybrid CI/CD with your own infrastructure

Key Benefits:

  • Use your own hardware
  • Very fast
  • Excellent scaling