Depot

What is Depot?

Depot is a cloud-based Docker container build service designed to accelerate build times for development teams. The platform enables faster compilation and image creation by offloading container builds from local machines or traditional CI/CD runners to optimized cloud infrastructure. The service is built for developers and DevOps teams who work with containerized applications and want to reduce build duration as part of their development workflow. It integrates with existing CI/CD pipelines and development processes, allowing teams to maintain their current tools while benefiting from faster build execution. Key features include distributed build caching, parallel layer processing, and access to high-performance hardware specifically configured for container builds. Depot supports standard Docker build commands, making adoption straightforward without requiring significant changes to existing build configurations. The platform is available as open source software, allowing teams to self-host or use the cloud offering. For teams managing multiple containerized projects or experiencing slow build times due to resource constraints, Depot provides an alternative approach to infrastructure-based acceleration, focusing specifically on the build stage of container development rather than runtime performance.