Freight aims to improve application deployment processes. It provides a central system for managing deployments, both manually and through automation. Leveraging inspiration from GitHub's Heaven project, Freight focuses on working alongside existing deployment workflows rather than replacing them entirely. It provides visibility and control without requiring a full PaaS implementation.
Freight offers a flexible architecture designed to integrate with existing deployment pipelines. The system supports multiple applications and environments with unique configurations. It includes integrations with tools like Slack, Sentry, and GitHub for a comprehensive deployment lifecycle management experience.
- Firewall Support: Operates behind a firewall, ensuring no inbound traffic is required.
- Application Isolation: Manages multiple applications with unique configurations.
- Environment Management: Supports deployments to different environments (staging, production).
- Workflow Automation: Enables both manual and automated deployment workflows.
- API Access: Provides an API for integrating with other tools and systems.
- Integration Ecosystem: Includes integrations with Slack, Sentry, GitHub, and Hubot.
- User Interface: Offers a GUI for monitoring deployment status and history.
Freight is currently in active development, designated as a work in progress and not production-ready. While core features are implemented, ongoing development focuses on expanding functionality and improving stability. Recent commits indicate continued maintenance and issue resolution, alongside a comprehensive documentation set.
Freight benefits developers and operations teams seeking to standardize and enhance their deployment workflows. It addresses challenges related to manual deployments, environment consistency, and release tracking. By providing a centralized platform and integrations, Freight offers increased control and visibility compared to ad-hoc deployment methods or relying solely on PaaS solutions.