Kobee – The Open CI/CD Framework

Kobee is a customizable, platform-independent CI/CD framework designed for enterprise environments. It automates and orchestrates the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and building to testing and deployment. Kobee integrates seamlessly with existing tools and systems, offering transparency, control, and flexibility across distributed and mainframe environments.

Features

• Customizable life cycles for each project
• Automated build types: full, partial, production-based, tag-based
• Automated deployment with pre- and post-approval workflows
• Toolchain orchestration with centralized logging
• Integration with major VCRs and issue tracking systems
• Support for third-party testing tools and automated test evaluation
• Compliance with standards like CMM, ITIL, Six Sigma, and SOX
• User access control via Active Directory, LDAP, or Kerberos
• Support for mainframe and Oracle ODI environments
• Docker-based provisioning and deployment

Capabilities

• Manages complex development workflows across platforms
• Enables continuous integration and deployment
• Provides centralized control over build and release processes
• Supports custom scripting via Ant, Maven, Gradle, and more
• Offers reusable script containers called “Phases” for modular automation
• Facilitates lifecycle management for legacy systems and modern environments
• Integrates with Jenkins via plugins for extended compatibility

Benefits

• Accelerates software delivery and reduces release errors
• Enhances transparency and traceability across development stages
• Reduces maintenance costs through unified tooling
• Improves collaboration between development, QA, and operations
• Simplifies customization and reduces reliance on expert scripting
• Enables modernization of legacy systems with minimal disruption
• Scales with enterprise needs and supports hybrid environments