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Why choose sfdx-hardis?
There are many ways to do DevOps with Salesforce. Each has its advantages and limitations, as shown in the following comparison table.
Because it is user-friendly
Every persona can be autonomous in their tasks: Admins, Developers, Release Managers and even Project Leaders.
| Role | How they use sfdx-hardis |
|---|---|
| Admins | Build their pull requests using the VS Code extension with clicks. No command line required. |
| Developers | Same as Admins, + understand what's happening under the hood with the Salesforce CLI, thanks to the Advanced mode in the UI. |
| Release Managers | Configure the CI/CD process using the Visual DevOps Pipeline Builder Follow the Pull Requests and Deployments thanks to the DevOps Pipeline View |
| Project Managers | Follow application lifecycle management using sfdx-hardis native integrations with ticketing systems like Jira and Azure Boards. |
Because it is compliant with your tools
There are no "sfdx-hardis" servers anywhere. Everything runs in your own secured environment: your Git platform, your CI/CD runner, and your local VS Code or Salesforce Code Builder.
Cloudity has zero access to your data. sfdx-hardis is a CLI tool - it runs entirely within your own infrastructure, so no Salesforce metadata, no credentials, and no pipeline output ever leaves your environment. Compliance is fully in your hands: it depends on the tools you already operate (Git platform, workflow runner, Jira, AI providers, SSO, etc.) and the security policies you apply to them.
sfdx-hardis has native integrations with your preferred applications:
- Git & CI/CD: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, Gitea, Jenkins
- Messaging: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Email
- Ticketing: Jira, Azure Boards, or any other tool via webhooks
- AI: Agentforce OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini
- Observability: Grafana, Vector.dev (DataDog, Splunk, etc...)
Because it is AI-agent ready
sfdx-hardis commands natively support AI coding agents such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Codex, and others.
Every command that involves interactive prompts supports an --agent flag that switches to a fully non-interactive execution mode. This means:
- No wasted tokens on interactive menus: agents don't have to parse and respond to multi-choice prompts, saving API calls and tokens.
- Predictable execution: required values are passed as CLI flags, and the command fails fast with a clear error message if anything is missing.
- Safe defaults: sensible defaults are applied when prompts are skipped, and destructive operations require explicit flags.
With 130+ commands supporting --agent mode, your coding agent can drive the entire Salesforce DevOps lifecycle: create user stories, deploy metadata, run diagnostics, purge obsolete data, manage packages, and more - all without human interaction.
Learn more in Using AI Coding Agents.
Because it is powerful
Advanced features make sfdx-hardis a credible alternative to expensive Salesforce DevOps tools.
See the whole sfdx-hardis smart deployment workflow explained in detail
We provide ready-to-use CI/CD pipeline workflows for the following Git platforms, with the results of deployment simulation jobs posted as comments on pull requests:
| Platform | CI/CD template |
|---|---|
| GitLab | GitLab CI configuration |
| Azure DevOps | Azure Pipelines checks, Azure Pipelines deployment |
| GitHub & Gitea | GitHub Actions / Gitea workflow checks, GitHub Actions / Gitea workflow deployment |
| Bitbucket | Bitbucket Pipelines |
| Jenkins | Jenkinsfile |
Pipelines can easily be adapted to other platforms like TeamCity.
Here is an advanced example of a Salesforce CI/CD pipeline that you can define using sfdx-hardis. You can define much simpler branch/org models to manage only RUN operations.
See advanced Q&A in the following article.
Because there are no license costs
As everything is open source, there are no license costs!
In comparison, many Salesforce DevOps vendors charge more than 250€/user/month per contributor.
You can handle everything yourself, or ask Cloudity Professional Services for support.
Because it is widely adopted
sfdx-hardis CI/CD is used in production by major companies around the world.
It is also featured in many conferences, blogs, and webinars.
Interview on SalesforceBen about sfdx-hardis and DevOps for Salesforce, including a demo
See the presentation of sfdx-hardis at Dreamforce!
See slides of the Dreamforce '23 session
See a detailed article on SalesforceDevOps.net
Get started
Setup sfdx-hardis
sfdx-hardis is open source and free to use - but getting it right from day one saves weeks of trial and error. Cloudity, the company behind sfdx-hardis, offers a range of professional services to match every team's needs and budget.
Assisted Setup - for experienced teams
Best for: Teams with solid Git and Salesforce CLI skills who want expert guidance without handing over the wheel.
Your team drives the setup. A Cloudity expert rides along: reviewing your branch model, validating your pipeline configuration, unblocking tricky situations, and making sure you follow best practices from the start.
What's included:
- Branch and org model review and recommendations
- Guided pipeline configuration (CI checks, deployments, notifications)
- Code review of your sfdx-hardis configuration files
- Q&A sessions with a Cloudity expert at key milestones
- Guidance and material to train your team on sfdx-hardis best practices
This is the most cost-effective way to get professional assurance without a full engagement.
Full Setup Service - end-to-end, done for you
Best for: Teams that want a production-ready CI/CD pipeline without investing internal time in setup and configuration.
Cloudity takes full ownership of the setup. We deliver a battle-tested, fully configured CI/CD pipeline tailored to your org structure, team size, and release process - ready to go live.
What's included:
- Analysis of your existing Salesforce org and release process
- Full pipeline setup on your Git platform (GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, Jenkins...)
- Branch model and deployment strategy definition
- Training sessions for contributors, release managers, and project leads
- Change management support to accelerate adoption across your organization
- Handover documentation and knowledge transfer
Option: Support Subscription - peace of mind, ongoing
Best for: Any team that wants guaranteed access to sfdx-hardis expertise after go-live - and wants to stay ahead of Salesforce releases.
A Cloudity expert is available whenever you need them: to answer questions, resolve blockers, and review changes. You also directly support the sustainability of sfdx-hardis as an open-source project.
What's included:
- A skilled Cloudity experts pool, reachable by your team
- Priority response for incidents and deployment issues
- Proactive alerts on Salesforce API changes and sfdx-hardis updates that may affect your pipelines
- Access to new sfdx-hardis features and security patches as they ship
- Direct influence on the sfdx-hardis roadmap through feedback and feature requests
Option: Release Manager as a Service - your release process, covered
Best for: Teams without a dedicated release manager, or who need cover during holidays, parental leave, or peak release periods.
A Cloudity release manager takes the wheel - permanently or on demand. Your team keeps shipping, your release cadence stays on track, no matter what.
What's included:
- Day-to-day management of pull requests, deployments, and release branches
- Coordination between development, QA, and business teams
- Incident response and rollback management
- Available as a permanent service or as a temporary cover arrangement
Prefer to set it up yourself? Read the Setup Guide to learn how to initialize and maintain a Salesforce CI/CD project.
As a Contributor
Please read the Contributor Guide to learn how to work on CI/CD projects as a Business Analyst, Salesforce Administrator, or Salesforce Developer.
As a Release Manager
Please read the Release Manager Guide to learn how to be a release manager on a Salesforce CI/CD project.