GitHub Packages
Your packages, at home with their code.
Overview
GitHub Packages is a software package hosting service that allows you to host your software packages privately or publicly and use them as dependencies in your projects. With GitHub Packages, you can find and publish packages, install them in your projects, and manage them with the same familiar GitHub interface. It supports a variety of package managers, including npm, RubyGems, Maven, Gradle, and Docker.
✨ Key Features
- Host packages alongside your source code
- Support for multiple package formats (Docker, npm, Maven, etc.)
- Integration with GitHub Actions for CI/CD
- Fine-grained permissions management
- Public and private package hosting
- Download statistics and package insights
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Seamless integration with the GitHub platform and workflow
- Unified experience for source code and package management
- Generous free tier for public projects
Unique Value: A convenient and integrated way to manage your software packages alongside your code, streamlining your development workflow.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Hosting npm packages for JavaScript projects
- Storing Docker images for use in GitHub Actions
- Publishing Maven artifacts for Java libraries
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations requiring advanced, enterprise-grade artifact management features like multi-site replication or deep security scanning
🏆 Alternatives
While not as feature-rich as dedicated artifact repositories, its tight integration with GitHub makes it a compelling choice for many development teams.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 500 MB of storage and 1 GB of data transfer for private repositories
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