Developer tools / Free tier
Blacksmith
Blacksmith: 3,000 free GitHub Actions runner minutes each month; no card required to try
Blacksmith provides the published benefit for hosted ci runners. Runner OS, architecture and machine-size accounting must be checked when selecting capacity. Cache storage, sticky disks and static IPs are separate paid add-ons.
How to claim this perk
Follow these steps through Blacksmith.
Access: Direct application
- 1
Open the official pricing page and choose the stated free plan or trial.
- 2
Check the plan name, quota and any verification requirements in the account before connecting workloads.
- 3
Track the included limits and select paid capacity only if wanted; do not assume a trial or free allowance covers overages.
Who can apply?
- Runner OS, architecture and machine-size accounting must be checked when selecting capacity. Cache storage, sticky disks and static IPs are separate paid add-ons.
- Use the named plan and remain within its published quotas. Paid add-ons, extra usage and underlying third-party services may have separate charges.
- Source terms were checked October 30, 2026. Account access, signup eligibility and successful credit delivery or redemption were not tested.