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Hudson
Archived Java continuous-integration server whose last listed Eclipse release is from 2016.
What it is
Eclipse Hudson is an EPL-licensed Java continuous-integration server designed to run in a servlet container and execute builds from several source-control systems. The Eclipse Foundation now marks the project Archived and lists 3.4.0 from September 2016 as its latest release, so it should be treated as legacy infrastructure to inventory, isolate and migrate—not as a current CI choice.
Key features
Java CI server
Historically ran as a Java application in servlet containers such as Tomcat or GlassFish.
SCM integrations
The archived project page lists CVS, Subversion, Git and ClearCase support.
Build execution
Historically executed Ant, Maven, shell-script and Windows batch workloads.
Archived lifecycle
The authoritative project record now identifies Hudson as archived.
Strengths and trade-offs
What works well
- Legacy recognition: The official page identifies the runtime, supported build styles and historical SCM integrations for existing installations.
- Open-source history: Eclipse lists the project under the Eclipse Public License 1.0.
- Migration context: Its documented Java servlet-container architecture helps teams locate dependencies around an inherited instance.
Where it falls short
- Archived project: Eclipse explicitly marks Hudson archived, so ongoing fixes and current platform compatibility should not be assumed.
- Old release line: The latest release shown by Eclipse is 3.4.0 from 2016.
- Security exposure: An internet-facing or privileged build system without current maintenance creates material dependency, plugin and credential risk.
- Migration work: Jobs, plugins, credentials, agents and artifact flows must be inventoried and tested on a maintained replacement.
Who it is for
Operators who have inherited a Hudson installation and need an evidence-based inventory and migration plan.
Our verdict
Do not choose Hudson for a new deployment. If it already exists, restrict access, inventory every job and secret, preserve required history, and migrate to a maintained CI platform with tested rollback.
Closest alternatives we track
Same category, ordered by verified starting price.
What we checked
- Public APIOffers a documented API you can build against.No
- Mobile appHas a native app for iOS or Android, not just a mobile website.No
- Open source / self-hostableSource is open and the tool can be run on your own infrastructure.Yes
- SSO (SAML)Supports SAML single sign-on on at least one plan.No
“Not checked” means exactly that — we have not verified it, and we do not guess.
Evidence and freshness
Status: Official sources reviewedReviewed: 2026-08-24
- Eclipse Projects — Hudson ↗
Checked 2026-08-24 · Supports: archived project state, Java servlet-container architecture, historical SCM support, Ant Maven and script execution, latest listed 3.4.0 release date, EPL-1.0 license
Limit: The archived Eclipse project record was reviewed; ToolCompare did not run Hudson, audit a legacy installation or its plugins, test a migration, inspect vulnerabilities, or validate compatibility with current Java, servlet containers, SCM systems or build tools.