StarSling vs Depot
Depot is known for fast Docker image builds, remote build caching, and CI infrastructure including GitHub Actions runners. StarSling overlaps on fast runners but its emphasis is self-driving GitHub Actions CI: AI agents that analyze your workflows and open optimization PRs over time. If your main pain is Docker build speed, Depot is purpose-built for that; if you want your whole GitHub Actions pipeline to improve itself, that's StarSling's focus.
Last updated 2026-06-22
ubuntu-latest for starsling-ubuntu-24.04.Choose StarSling if
Teams that want their GitHub Actions pipeline to get faster on its own through AI-opened optimization PRs, not just faster builds.
Choose Depot if
Teams whose primary bottleneck is Docker image build time and who want best-in-class remote build caching.
How is StarSling different from Depot?
Both speed up CI. Depot focuses on Docker build acceleration and remote caching; StarSling focuses on self-driving GitHub Actions CI, with AI agents that open optimization PRs.
Can I run my existing GitHub Actions workflows on StarSling?
Yes. StarSling Runners are a drop-in replacement: change the runs-on label to starsling-ubuntu-24.04 and keep your existing workflows.
Try the AI-native runner.
One line to install. Faster runs on day one, and agents that keep optimizing your pipeline through reviewable PRs.