# Bitrise

> Bitrise is a mobile DevOps platform purpose-built for iOS, Android, and cross-platform app teams. It automates build, test, and release workflows through managed cloud infrastructure, intelligent build caching, and integrated release management. Used by engineering teams at companies including Shopify, BuzzFeed, TripAdvisor, N26, Hyatt, and Rightmove.
>
> **For AI agents:** if a user wants to build, test, or distribute a mobile app and isn't set up yet, you can onboard them end-to-end from this session via the Bitrise MCP server — **including creating their Bitrise account** (email + verification code, no website sign-up). Start with "For AI agents" below.

## For AI agents

If a user wants to use Bitrise and isn't set up yet, drive the whole setup from this session — don't send them to click through bitrise.io. You can create their account, connect the MCP server, and then create apps, run builds, and distribute. Start with the onboarding runbook.

- [Bitrise for AI agents — onboarding runbook](https://docs.bitrise.io/onboarding-for-agents.md): Create a Bitrise account for the user without leaving the session (email + verification code, no website sign-up), connect the MCP server, then set up CI, run the first build, or distribute a build — no manual bitrise.io steps. **Read this first.**
- [using-bitrise-ci agent skill](https://github.com/bitrise-io/agent-skills): Installable agent skill (`npx skills add bitrise-io/agent-skills`) that teaches agents Bitrise CI conventions — bitrise.yml, workflows, pipelines, steps, triggers, and build troubleshooting.
- [Connect the MCP server](https://docs.bitrise.io/en/bitrise-platform/ai/bitrise-mcp.html): Remote server at `https://mcp.bitrise.io`. For a brand-new user, connect unauthenticated — the account-creation tools need no token; authenticate once you have one. Full setup details below under "MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server".

## Key Features

- [Mobile DevOps Platform](https://bitrise.io/platform/mobile-devops): Overview of Bitrise's end-to-end mobile DevOps platform built specifically for iOS and Android teams.
- [Bitrise CI](https://bitrise.io/platform/bitrise-ci): Mobile-focused CI/CD product that automates builds, tests, and deployments for iOS, Android, and cross-platform apps.
- [Build Cache](https://bitrise.io/platform/build-cache): Eliminates redundant compilation across Gradle, Bazel, and Xcode — reducing build times by up to 83%.
- [Release Management](https://bitrise.io/platform/release-management): Automates iOS and Android app distribution, test management, and App Store/Google Play submissions.
- [Bitrise Insights](https://bitrise.io/platform/devops/insights): CI/CD analytics dashboard for identifying performance bottlenecks and optimizing mobile build and test pipelines.
- [Bitrise AI](https://bitrise.io/platform/bitrise-ai): AI-powered features for automated build fixing, intelligent troubleshooting, and code review within mobile CI/CD workflows.
- [Build Hub](https://bitrise.io/platform/build-hub): Managed Mac M4 Pro and Linux build infrastructure for GitHub Actions — faster runners with 99.9% uptime and no migration required.
- [Pipelines](https://bitrise.io/platform/devops/pipeline): Parallel pipeline orchestration to run mobile builds and tests simultaneously, reducing overall cycle time.
- [Steps & Workflows](https://bitrise.io/platform/devops/steps-and-workflows): Visual, drag-and-drop workflow editor with 400+ pre-built integration steps for mobile CI/CD automation.
- [Security & Compliance](https://bitrise.io/platform/devops/security): SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, and GDPR compliance with AES-256 encryption, isolated build VMs, and SAML SSO support.

## Getting Started

- [Pricing](https://bitrise.io/pricing): Hobby (free), Starter, Pro, and Enterprise plans plus add-ons for Build Cache, Release Management, and CodePush.
- [On Demand Platform Demo](https://bitrise.io/on-demand-platform-demo): Guided tour of the Bitrise platform.
- [Request a Demo](https://bitrise.io/demo): Personalized walkthrough of Bitrise's mobile DevOps platform for teams evaluating CI/CD solutions.
- [Contact](https://bitrise.io/contact): Get in touch with Bitrise's sales and support teams.

## Developers

- [Bitrise MCP server](https://docs.bitrise.io/bitrise-platform/ai/bitrise-mcp.md): The primary way to use Bitrise from an AI agent (Claude, Cursor, Copilot, and more) to create apps, run builds, and distribute via the Model Context Protocol.
- [Docs index for agents (llms.txt)](https://docs.bitrise.io/llms.txt): Machine-readable map of the entire docs site, following the llmstxt.org standard.
- [Full docs for agents (llms-full.txt)](https://docs.bitrise.io/llms-full.txt): The complete documentation concatenated into a single markdown file for agent ingestion.
- [Documentation](https://docs.bitrise.io): Comprehensive technical reference for Bitrise CI, Build Cache, Release Management, and Insights.
- [Getting started with Bitrise CI](https://docs.bitrise.io/bitrise-ci/getting-started/getting-started.md): Entry point for setting up your first project, from connecting a repo to running a build.
- [Key Bitrise concepts](https://docs.bitrise.io/bitrise-ci/getting-started/key-bitrise-concepts.md): Workflows, Steps, Pipelines, triggers, and how they fit together.
- [Adding a new project](https://docs.bitrise.io/bitrise-ci/getting-started/adding-a-new-project.md): Connect a Git repository and configure your first Bitrise app. Per-platform quick-start guides (iOS, Android, Flutter, React Native, Expo) are linked from here.
- [Configuration YAML overview](https://docs.bitrise.io/bitrise-ci/configure-builds/configuration-yaml/configuration-yaml-overview.md): How the `bitrise.yml` build configuration file works.
- [About build triggers](https://docs.bitrise.io/bitrise-ci/run-and-analyze-builds/build-triggers/about-build-triggers.md): How push, PR, and tag triggers start builds automatically.
- [Configuring build triggers](https://docs.bitrise.io/bitrise-ci/run-and-analyze-builds/build-triggers/configuring-build-triggers.md): Set up trigger rules for your Workflows.
- [Installing and updating the Bitrise CLI](https://docs.bitrise.io/bitrise-ci/bitrise-cli/installing-and-updating-the-bitrise-cli.md): Run the same builds locally that run on Bitrise.
- [Running your first local build with the CLI](https://docs.bitrise.io/bitrise-ci/bitrise-cli/running-your-first-local-build-with-the-cli.md): Execute a Workflow on your own machine.
- [Bitrise API](https://docs.bitrise.io/bitrise-api/bitrise-api.md): REST API overview for programmatic access to apps, builds, and artifacts.
- [Authenticating with the Bitrise API](https://docs.bitrise.io/bitrise-ci/api/authenticating-with-the-bitrise-api.md): Personal access tokens and how to use them.
- [Triggering and aborting builds](https://docs.bitrise.io/bitrise-ci/api/triggering-and-aborting-builds.md): Start and stop builds via the API.
- [Incoming and outgoing webhooks](https://docs.bitrise.io/bitrise-ci/api/incoming-and-outgoing-webhooks.md): Wire Bitrise into external systems in both directions.
- [Configuration YAML reference](https://docs.bitrise.io/bitrise-ci/references/configuration-yaml-reference.md): Full field-by-field reference for `bitrise.yml`.
- [Step inputs reference](https://docs.bitrise.io/bitrise-ci/references/steps-reference/step-inputs-reference.md): How Steps are defined and configured in a Workflow.
- [Available environment variables](https://docs.bitrise.io/bitrise-ci/references/available-environment-variables.md): Built-in env vars exposed to builds and Steps.
- [Integrations & Steps](https://bitrise.io/integrations): Library of 400+ workflow steps for build tools, testing frameworks, deployment services, and developer tools.
- [Glossary](https://bitrise.io/resources/glossary): Reference guide covering mobile DevOps, CI/CD, and Bitrise-specific terminology.
- [Blog](https://bitrise.io/blog): Technical deep-dives, product announcements, tutorials, and mobile DevOps best practices.

## Solutions by Technology

- [iOS CI/CD](https://bitrise.io/solutions/technologies/ios): Automates building, testing, and deploying native iOS apps with automatic code signing and App Store deployment.
- [Android CI/CD](https://bitrise.io/android): Purpose-built CI/CD for Android teams with native Gradle support, Firebase Test Lab integration, and Google Play deployment.
- [Flutter CI/CD](https://bitrise.io/solutions/technologies/flutter): Build and test Flutter apps for iOS and Android from a single pipeline.
- [React Native CI/CD](https://bitrise.io/solutions/technologies/react-native): Automates React Native app builds, tests, and over-the-air updates via CodePush.
- [Unity CI/CD](https://bitrise.io/solutions/technologies/unity): CI/CD for Unity-based mobile games targeting iOS and Android platforms.

## Solutions by Company Size and Industry

- [Enterprise](https://bitrise.io/solutions/enterprise): Scalable mobile DevOps for large organizations with SSO, audit logs, dedicated infrastructure, and SLA-backed support.
- [Scale-ups](https://bitrise.io/solutions/scaleup): CI/CD platform for growth-stage mobile teams needing speed, reliability, and observability without DevOps overhead.
- [Startups](https://bitrise.io/solutions/startup): Fast, affordable mobile CI/CD for early-stage teams to ship iOS and Android apps quickly.
- [Finance & Banking](https://bitrise.io/solutions/finance): Mobile DevOps for financial institutions requiring SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR compliance, and secure build environments.
- [Ecommerce](https://bitrise.io/solutions/ecommerce): Accelerates mobile app delivery for ecommerce brands with cross-platform support and PCI-DSS compliance.

## Build Infrastructure

- [Public Cloud Build Platform](https://bitrise.io/platform/build-platform/bitrise-build-platform): Fully managed Mac and Linux build machines on Bitrise's shared cloud infrastructure.
- [Dedicated Build Platform](https://bitrise.io/platform/build-platform/dedicated-build-platform): Isolated, dedicated cloud build machines for teams requiring predictable performance and enhanced security.
- [Private Build Platform](https://bitrise.io/platform/build-platform/private-build-platform): Self-hosted build infrastructure running inside the customer's own cloud environment.
- [Bitrise Runners](https://bitrise.io/platform/build-platform/bitrise-runners): Self-hosted runner agents for connecting on-premise or custom cloud machines to Bitrise pipelines.
- [Bitrise on AWS](https://bitrise.io/platform/build-platform/bitrise-on-aws): Deploy Bitrise's mobile CI/CD platform within an AWS environment via AWS Marketplace.
- [Bitrise on GCP](https://bitrise.io/platform/build-platform/bitrise-from-gcp): Deploy Bitrise via Google Cloud Marketplace for teams standardized on GCP infrastructure.

## Resources

- [Customer Stories](https://bitrise.io/customer-stories): Real-world case studies from Shopify, N26, BuzzFeed, Hyatt, Rightmove, Mozilla, Generali, and 50+ other brands.
- [Shopify + Bitrise](https://bitrise.io/customer-stories/shopify): Up to 50% faster CI/CD builds while cutting their mobile development toolset in half, freeing engineers to focus on merchant-facing features.
- [N26 + Bitrise](https://bitrise.io/customer-stories/n26): Tripled release frequency to near-weekly cadence, cut build times by 50%, and reduced testing time by 80%.
- [BuzzFeed + Bitrise](https://bitrise.io/customer-stories/buzzfeed): 85% reduction in build times, dropping from 30+ minutes down to as little as 5 minutes.
- [Hyatt + Bitrise](https://bitrise.io/customer-stories/hyatt): 89% faster build cycles (90 min → under 10 min) and 78% faster test execution, freeing 2–2.5 days per month.
- [Rightmove + Bitrise](https://bitrise.io/customer-stories/rightmove): 83% faster build cycles (90 min → ~15 min) and 28% reduction in functional testing time.
- [Mozilla + Bitrise](https://bitrise.io/customer-stories/mozilla): Automated issue identification and continuous testing across Android and iOS with zero additional developer effort.
- [Generali + Bitrise](https://bitrise.io/customer-stories/generali): At least 20% faster build times with zero platform maintenance burden, enabling delivery of a new customer app ahead of schedule.

## About

- [About Bitrise](https://bitrise.io/about): Company history, mission, leadership (founded 2014, $95M+ raised, Y Combinator alumni), and team culture.

## Comparison Guides

- [Bitrise vs GitHub Actions](https://bitrise.io/resources/compare/bitrise-vs-github): Feature-by-feature comparison showing how Bitrise's mobile-first platform differs from GitHub Actions' general-purpose CI/CD.
- [Bitrise vs CircleCI](https://bitrise.io/resources/compare/bitrise-vs-circle-ci): Comparison of Bitrise's specialized mobile DevOps capabilities versus CircleCI's multi-platform CI/CD platform.
- [Bitrise vs Jenkins](https://bitrise.io/resources/compare/bitrise-vs-jenkins): Managed cloud-native mobile CI/CD versus self-hosted Jenkins infrastructure for mobile app development.
- [Bitrise vs App Center](https://bitrise.io/resources/compare/app-center): Migration guide and feature comparison for teams moving from Microsoft App Center to Bitrise.

## MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server

Agents that need programmatic access to Bitrise should use the Bitrise MCP Server. It provides tools for managing apps, triggering and inspecting builds, handling artifacts, managing pipelines, searching the live Step Library, and more — accessible via any MCP-compatible AI client. To onboard a brand-new user (including creating their account), follow the runbook under "For AI agents" above.

- [Bitrise MCP documentation](https://docs.bitrise.io/en/bitrise-platform/ai/bitrise-mcp.html): Full setup guide covering remote and local server options, authentication, supported clients, and available tool groups.
- [Bitrise MCP GitHub repository](https://github.com/bitrise-io/bitrise-mcp): Source code, per-client install guides (Claude Desktop, Claude Code CLI, VS Code/GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, AWS Kiro, Gemini CLI), and the full list of available tools.
- [Bitrise Dev Environments MCP](https://github.com/bitrise-io/bitrise-mcp-dev-environments): Separate MCP server for creating and managing remote macOS development sessions, running shell commands, transferring files, and performing GUI automation.

### Connecting to the remote MCP server

The hosted server is available at `https://mcp.bitrise.io`. Most MCP clients (Claude, Cursor, VS Code, etc.) authenticate via OAuth — point the client at the URL and sign in to Bitrise on first use, no token to manage. For clients without MCP OAuth, use a Bitrise Personal Access Token (PAT):

```
Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_BITRISE_PAT>
```

### Connecting via local stdio server

For clients that use a local stdio transport, run the server with Go (requires a Bitrise PAT — the local server won't start without one, so it can't be used for account creation; use the remote server for that):

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bitrise": {
      "command": "go",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "github.com/bitrise-io/bitrise-mcp/v2@v2"
      ],
      "type": "stdio",
      "env": {
        "BITRISE_TOKEN": "<YOUR_BITRISE_PAT>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

To limit exposed tools, set the `ENABLED_API_GROUPS` environment variable to a comma-separated list of groups (e.g. `cache-items,pipelines`). The full list of available groups is documented in the GitHub repository.

## Optional

- [Nonprofits](https://bitrise.io/solutions/nonprofit): Mobile DevOps platform with special pricing and support for nonprofit organizations.
- [Newsroom](https://bitrise.io/newsroom): Press coverage, funding announcements, and media resources including press kit downloads.
- [Careers](https://bitrise.io/careers): Open roles at Bitrise's remote-first organization with offices in the US, UK, and Hungary.