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FlyCI is Unleashing the Power of Mac Runners for GitHub Actions

FlyCI is Unleashing the Power of Mac Runners for GitHub Actions

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In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, efficiency and cost-effectiveness are paramount. Enter FlyCI, a groundbreaking solution for GitHub Actions, meticulously crafted by the expert team at ST6. Imagine boosting your mobile CI/CD workflows with M1 runners and exclusive access to M2 runners, all while enjoying cost savings of up to 2x compared to traditional options. Let's dive into the details of this game-changing solution.

Benefits

  1. Unprecedented Cost Savings: FlyCI Mac Runners offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional solutions, allowing you to optimize your development budget. With prices up to 2x cheaper than existing options, FlyCI is committed to delivering value without compromising performance.
  2. Exclusive Access to M2 Runners: Stay ahead of the curve with exclusive access to M2 runners, providing you with the latest in Mac hardware technology. FlyCI ensures that your development environment is always equipped with the cutting-edge resources needed to meet the demands of modern software development.
  3. Mind-blowingly Simple Configuration!

Getting Started

Getting started with FlyCI Mac Runners is as easy as entering your email to receive the GitHub App install link. Ready to supercharge your GitHub Actions? Transform your development process - try it for free today!

Usage

Integrating FlyCI Mac Runners into your GitHub workflow is a breeze. With just one simple modification to your existing workflow configuration, you can harness the power of FlyCI's Mac runners. Update your workflow as shown below:

For M1 runners:

jobs:
  ci:
-   runs-on: macos-latest-xlarge
+   runs-on: flyci-macos-latest-xlarge
    steps:
    - name: šŸ‘€ Checkout repo
      uses: actions/checkout@v4
jobs:
  ci:
-   runs-on: macos-latest-xlarge
+   runs-on: flyci-macos-latest-xlarge
    steps:
    - name: šŸ‘€ Checkout repo
      uses: actions/checkout@v4

For our exclusive M2 runners:

jobs:
  ci:
    runs-on: flyci-macos-large-latest-m2
    steps:
      - name: šŸ‘€ Checkout repo
        uses: actions/checkout@v4
jobs:
  ci:
    runs-on: flyci-macos-large-latest-m2
    steps:
      - name: šŸ‘€ Checkout repo
        uses: actions/checkout@v4

This single-line change opens up a world of possibilities, seamlessly allowing you to tap into the enhanced capabilities of FlyCI's Mac Runners.

Flexible Pricing

FlyCI offers a flexible pricing structure where you can choose between four plans. Read our blog post introducing the new pricing structure or just check out the pricing page.

Runner Labels

Processor/OSvCPURAM (GB)LabelPrice on FlyCIPrice on GitHub *
M2/macOS 1347flyci-macos-large-latest-m2$0.06$0.08
M2/macOS 13814flyci-macos-xlarge-latest-m2$0.12$0.16
M2/macOS 1447flyci-macos-14-m2$0.06$0.08
M2/macOS 14814flyci-macos-14-xlarge-m2$0.12$0.16

All runners offer 28GB of SSD storage.

*GitHub doesn't offer M2 runners. The prices in the table are for GitHub's M1 runners which are 20% slower than the M2 ones.

Unleash The Power of Mac Runners!

In the fast-paced world of software development, having the right tools can make all the difference. FlyCI Mac Runners offer a cost-effective, cutting-edge solution to elevate your GitHub Actions workflows. With the promise of exclusive access to M2 runners and a user-friendly onboarding process, FlyCI is set to become an indispensable ally in your development journey. ā€‹ Ready to supercharge your GitHub Actions? Enter your email, get the GitHub App install link, and experience the future of Mac runners with FlyCI, proudly crafted with passion by ST6. Don't miss out on the opportunity to transform your development process - try it for free today!

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Why choosing FlyCI?

Faster builds

Get faster build times with our M2 runners. Up to 3x faster builds compared to Intel-based machines.

Customer support

Optimize the performance and the cost of your GitHub Actions workflows with FlyCI Professional Support.

Better pricing

Get better value for a cheaper price. Control your team's budget with our flat-rate subscription.