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Buildhorn

Buildhorn is a mobile CI monitoring app that alerts you to failed builds, offers repository widgets and custom sounds, with a free plan for two repositories.

Buildhorn

Mobile monitoring for CI build failures

Buildhorn is a mobile CI monitoring app for developers who want to know when a continuous-integration build fails. It watches selected repositories and sends notifications when builds turn red, so users can respond even when they are away from their laptops.

The app also provides repository-specific home-screen widgets and custom failure sounds. A free plan covers up to two watched repositories, while the site advertises a Pro plan for unlimited repositories; the available source does not document supported CI providers or the setup process.

Features

Red-build notifications

Monitor selected continuous-integration repositories and receive an alert when a build turns red.

Mobile failure alerts

Stay informed about failures while away from a laptop so issues can be investigated or escalated promptly.

Custom failure sounds

Choose a customised sound for failure notifications, including a different sound for each failure.

Repository widgets

Add a customisable home-screen widget for each repository to view build status from a phone.

Build-status visibility

View passing, failing, and pending build states in the mobile dashboard and widgets.

Use cases

  • Monitor builds away from a laptop

    Receive a prompt when a build fails while commuting, working away from a desk, or otherwise not watching a CI dashboard.

  • Scan project health at a glance

    Use the repository widget to check build status directly from a phone home screen instead of opening a dashboard.

  • Differentiate failure alerts

    Use distinct or personalised failure sounds to make build alerts easier to recognise in a busy mobile notification stream.

  • Track a small project set

    Start with two repositories on the free plan to evaluate mobile CI monitoring before deciding whether broader repository coverage is needed.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Alerts users when a watched build turns red.
  • Home-screen widgets provide at-a-glance status for individual repositories.
  • Failure notification sounds can be customised.
  • Offers a free tier with up to two watched repositories.
  • The site advertises an unlimited-repository Pro option.

Cons

  • Supported CI providers and account-connection steps are not specified on the available product pages.
  • The free plan is limited to two watched repositories.

FAQ

What does Buildhorn monitor?

Buildhorn watches selected CI repositories and sends a notification when a build turns red. The site describes alerts for every red build, but does not document the specific CI providers or connection steps.

How many repositories can I watch?

The free plan includes up to two watched repositories. The site says the Pro plan supports unlimited watched repositories, but further billing and account details are not documented here.

Does Buildhorn provide mobile widgets?

Yes. Buildhorn provides a customisable home-screen widget for each repository, allowing build status to be checked from a phone glance.

Can I customise failure notification sounds?

Yes. Failure notifications can use a customised sound, including a different sound for each failure according to the product description.

Quick Facts

Category
Developer Tool
Primary workflow
Mobile CI build monitoring
Build states shown
Passing, failing, and pending
Free plan
Up to 2 watched repositories
Pro plan
Unlimited watched repositories
Source domain
buildhorn.com