GitHub Container Registry
A single place for your code and packages.
Overview
GitHub Container Registry is part of GitHub Packages, a software package hosting service that allows you to host your software packages privately or publicly and use them as dependencies in your projects. It's deeply integrated with GitHub, Actions, and your code.
✨ Key Features
- Public and private image hosting
- Anonymous access for public images
- Fine-grained permissions linked to repositories
- Integration with GitHub Actions for CI/CD
- Free storage and transfer for public images
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Seamless integration with GitHub source code and Actions
- Permissions are managed with repository access
- Generous free tier for public repositories
Unique Value: A unified platform for code, CI/CD, and container images, simplifying the developer workflow.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- CI/CD workflows for projects hosted on GitHub
- Hosting container images for open-source software
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations not using GitHub for source control
- Users needing advanced features like geo-replication or support for many non-container artifact types
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike standalone registries, GitHub Container Registry links images directly to the source code and pull requests, providing better context and traceability.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 500MB storage, 1GB transfer (for private repos)
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