Semaphore Uncut

Semaphore

A podcast for developers about building great products. Join us as we share technical tips from the Semaphore team to sharpen your coding skills and bring you the latest product news. semaphoreio.substack.com

  1. Semaphore’s New Pricing Model: Built for the AI Era of CICD

    3H AGO

    Semaphore’s New Pricing Model: Built for the AI Era of CICD

    Today we’re introducing an important change to how Semaphore pricing works. CICD is no longer something that runs occasionally during development. For many teams, it’s now always-on infrastructure that powers software delivery. To support this shift, we’re introducing a new Semaphore pricing model designed to keep CICD fast, scalable, and affordable as usage grows. What’s changing The new model separates compute infrastructure from support and success services, giving teams more transparency and flexibility in how they use Semaphore. Key updates include: Lower machine pricing Semaphore’s fastest runners are now available at significantly reduced prices, starting at $0.0075 per minute. Our new f1 machines replace the previous e1 and e2 runners, focusing the platform on high-performance compute optimized for CICD workloads. Usage-based pricing for self-hosted agents Self-hosted agents are no longer billed per developer seat.Instead, usage is priced purely based on compute time at $0.0025 per minute. Support and success plans are now separate Infrastructure pricing now reflects compute consumption only.Teams can choose optional Support and Success plans depending on their operational needs and level of optimization guidance. A modular approach to CICD Teams can now combine: * Compute infrastructure * Support plans for operational reliability * Success plans for performance optimization * On-demand engineering assistance This modular model makes it easier to scale Semaphore alongside your CICD usage. For existing customers Nothing changes immediately. You can continue using your current plan as-is, and when you’re ready, you’ll be able to switch to the new pricing structure directly in the app. Learn more You can explore the full pricing details here: 👉 Pricing page👉 Try out Semaphore If you have any questions, drop us an email at support@semaphore.io The Semaphore Team This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit semaphoreio.substack.com

    3 min

  2. MAR 6

    Product News: OAuth Authentication for the Semaphore MCP Server

    We’re preparing a new update for the Semaphore MCP server that will make it easier for developers to connect AI agents and developer tools. The focus of this update is authentication. Today, connecting an agent to the MCP server typically requires using a long-lived API token. While this works well, it also means developers need to generate credentials, store them in configuration files, and manage them manually. In our next release, coming next week, we’re introducing OAuth authentication support for the MCP server. This will make connecting agents and developer tools significantly simpler. Instead of generating and storing API tokens, developers will be able to authenticate through a familiar OAuth flow. When configuring an agent, a browser window opens, you log in, and approve access to the MCP server. Once approved, the connection is established automatically. This approach removes the need to manage long-lived credentials and makes integrations easier to set up. It also improves compatibility with modern agentic development tools. Some tools have limitations when working with static API tokens, and OAuth removes those barriers. Read more on our blog. Pete Miloravac The Semaphore Team https://semaphore.io This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit semaphoreio.substack.com

    2 min

  3. MAR 2

    Product Update: AI-Driven Onboarding and Workflow Automation in Semaphore

    🚀 We’re introducing AI-driven onboarding and workflow automation in Semaphore. Our new assistive agent helps teams generate pipeline configurations, understand failed jobs, re-run workflows, and refine CI/CD setups using natural language — all while keeping developers fully in control. This is the beginning of Agent-Driven Semaphore: CI/CD at the core, AI handling the repetitive work. Watch to see what’s coming next. Give Semaphore a spin:https://semaphore.io/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit semaphoreio.substack.com

    3 min

  4. FEB 19

    Product News: Extending CI/CD and What’s Next for Semaphore

    Over the past few weeks, we’ve been refining our roadmap for 2026 and focusing on where Semaphore can deliver the most value. Our direction is clear: extend CI/CD beyond execution — and help developers ship software faster. Here’s what’s coming next. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit semaphoreio.substack.com

    3 min

  5. FEB 11

    Malcolm Matalka on GitOps, Terraform Tooling, and Building Invisible Developer Tools

    In this episode of Semaphore Uncut, Malcolm Matalka (Terrateam) discusses GitOps, Terraform tooling, OpenTofu workflows, and building developer tools that stay invisible. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit semaphoreio.substack.com

    37 min

  6. JAN 28

    Jamie Dobson on Generative AI, Developer Productivity, and System Stability

    In this episode of Semaphore Uncut, Jamie Dobson, co-founder and former CEO of Container Solutions, shares a thoughtful perspective on generative AI, developer productivity, and system stability. The conversation explores why recent research shows engineers feeling happier and more productive with AI tools—while system reliability quietly declines. Jamie explains how AI-generated code can appear correct while introducing subtle long-term risk, and why speed without deep understanding can be dangerous for growing systems. They also discuss why looking back at the history of computing—from time-sharing to early neural networks—helps demystify today’s AI hype. The episode closes with a reflection on the stories we tell about technology, how humans and machines can work together, and what engineering leaders should be paying attention to next. 👉 Read the full blog post for the complete conversation — and happy listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit semaphoreio.substack.com

    33 min

  7. JAN 14

    Sebastian Gierlinger on Scaling Remote Engineering at Storyblok

    In this episode of Semaphore Uncut, Sebastian Gierlinger, VP of Engineering at Storyblok, shares what it really takes to scale a fully remote engineering organization—from early startup days to a 250-person company. The conversation explores how Storyblok scaled engineering across multiple time zones without losing alignment or delivery speed. Sebastian explains why Scrum stopped working as the team grew, what changed after adopting Shape Up, and how specialization—if left unchecked—can quietly turn into a bottleneck for growing teams. They also discuss what remote-first organizations need to get right as they scale, from decision-making and trust to execution at speed. The episode closes with a candid look at how AI is already changing day-to-day engineering work—and why scaling engineering is ultimately less about hiring faster and more about designing better systems. 👉 Read the full blog post for the complete conversation — and happy listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit semaphoreio.substack.com

    31 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    Keren Fanan and Hadar Geva on Reinventing Frontend with MyOp

    In this episode of Semaphore Uncut, Keren Fanan (CEO & Co-founder) and Hadar Geva (CTO & Co-founder) of MyOp share how years of building and scaling frontend systems led them to rethink how UI should be built, shipped, and managed in production. This conversation covers: * How frontend systems break down over time due to framework churn and legacy code * Why treating UI components as runtime contracts changes how teams ship and experiment * How MyOp enables safe UI rollouts and gradual frontend modernization without redeployments * Where this approach goes beyond traditional micro-frontend architectures * How AI-generated UI is accelerating the need for more flexible frontend systems * What MyOp’s open, framework-agnostic model looks like in practice A clear, practical look at how frontend architecture is evolving—and what it means for teams building long-lived products. 👉 Read the full blog post for the complete conversation — and happy listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit semaphoreio.substack.com

    24 min
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A podcast for developers about building great products. Join us as we share technical tips from the Semaphore team to sharpen your coding skills and bring you the latest product news. semaphoreio.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Semaphore
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Semaphore
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    Semaphore Uncut