Standard runners
Use standard runners for:- Test suites.
- Build jobs.
- Linting.
- Container image builds.
- Deployment scripts.
Larger runners
Use larger runners when jobs need:- More memory.
- More CPU.
- Larger caches.
- Faster dependency installs.
- Heavy Docker builds.
Choosing a runner
| Workflow | Suggested runner |
|---|---|
| Small Node/Ruby/Python test suite | Standard |
| Docker image build | Larger CPU and memory |
| Monorepo test matrix | Multiple standard runners |
| Heavy compile job | Larger runner |
Runner availability depends on project settings and the compute locations enabled for your account.