Jenkins is a self-contained, open source automation server which can be used to automate all sorts of tasks related to building, testing, and delivering or deploying software.
Jenkins can be installed through native system packages, Docker, or even run standalone by any machine with a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) installed.
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Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery As an extensible automation server, Jenkins can be used as a simple CI server or turned into the continuous delivery hub for any project.
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Easy installation Jenkins is a self-contained Java-based program, ready to run out-of-the-box, with packages for Windows, Linux, macOS and other Unix-like operating systems.
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Easy configuration Jenkins can be easily set up and configured via its web interface, which includes on-the-fly error checks and built-in help.
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Plugins With hundreds of plugins in the Update Center, Jenkins integrates with pratically every tool in the continuous integration and continuous delivery toolchain.
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Extensible Jenkins can be extended via its plugin architecture, providing nearly infinite possibilities for what Jenkins can do.
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Distributed Jenkins can easily distribute work across multiple machines, helping drive builds, tests and deployments across multiple platforms faster.