Greenkeeper.io
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What is Greenkeeper.io
Greenkeeper.io is a dependency update automation service for JavaScript/Node.js projects that monitors npm packages and opens pull requests to keep dependencies current. It targets development teams that use GitHub-based workflows and want to reduce the risk of outdated libraries affecting build and test pipelines. The product focuses on automated version bump PRs and CI-friendly update workflows rather than end-user testing or UX research. Greenkeeper.io is no longer offered as an active standalone service following its acquisition and subsequent end-of-life.
Automated dependency update PRs
Greenkeeper automatically detects new dependency releases and creates pull requests with version updates. This fits teams that rely on CI to validate changes through existing test suites. It reduces manual effort involved in tracking and applying routine library updates.
GitHub-centric workflow integration
The service is designed around GitHub pull requests and typical code review practices. Teams can evaluate dependency changes using their normal review, approval, and merge controls. This aligns dependency maintenance with established engineering governance.
Focus on npm ecosystem
Greenkeeper is purpose-built for the Node.js/npm dependency model, including common patterns like semver-driven updates. It provides a focused solution for JavaScript projects rather than a broad, multi-language testing platform. This specialization can simplify setup for npm-based repositories.
Product is end-of-life
Greenkeeper.io has been discontinued and is not available as an actively supported service. This creates operational risk for organizations that require vendor support, security updates, and ongoing compatibility with Git hosting and CI providers. New adoption is generally not feasible for production use.
Not a testing tool itself
While it supports software quality indirectly by keeping dependencies updated, it does not provide test execution, test management, or test analytics. Teams still need separate tooling for functional, performance, or UX testing workflows. Categorizing it as a testing tool can be misleading for buyers seeking test coverage capabilities.
Limited scope beyond Node.js
Greenkeeper’s core value centers on npm/Node.js dependency updates, which limits applicability for polyglot stacks. Organizations with multiple languages and package managers typically need additional solutions to cover the rest of their dependency landscape. This can increase tooling fragmentation.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open-source (public repos) | $0 (free) | Greenkeeper is free to use with public open-source repositories. Paid accounts have priority. cite |
| Personal (direct via greenkeeper.io) | $1.50 per private repo/month or $15 per private repo/year | Available only when purchased directly via Greenkeeper account (Stripe billing). Bills per private repository. cite |
| Organisation (direct via greenkeeper.io) | $25 per month (or $250 per year) — includes 10 private repositories; additional private repo $1.50/month or $15/year | Base rate covers 10 private repos; additional repos billed per-repo as above. Direct (Stripe) billing. cite |
| Team (GitHub Marketplace) | $39 per month or $399 per year — includes 15 private repositories | Available only via GitHub Marketplace (billing handled by GitHub). Marketplace installations offer a 14-day free trial. cite |
| Business (GitHub Marketplace) | $99 per month or $999 per year — unlimited private repositories | Available only via GitHub Marketplace (billing handled by GitHub). Marketplace installations offer a 14-day free trial. cite |
| Enterprise (self-host / Greenkeeper Enterprise) | Contact sales / custom | Self-hosted Enterprise available; Greenkeeper Enterprise offers a 30-day free trial. Requires GitHub Enterprise. Pricing not published on site. cite |
Notes: Prices exclude VAT (VAT added for EU customers). The Greenkeeper site also states that new signups were closed and the service was shut down on June 3, 2020; users were invited to migrate to Snyk. This affects current availability of these plans. cite
Seller details
Snyk Limited
London, United Kingdom
2015
Private
https://snyk.io/
https://x.com/snyksec
https://www.linkedin.com/company/snyk/
