Automate open source compliance in your CI/CD pipelines
Swiftask connects your CI/CD workflows to Clearly Defined to automatically validate your software component licenses at every build.
Result:
Ensure legal compliance of your products without slowing down your delivery cycles.
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Manual license management slows down deployments
Manually checking every open source dependency in your projects is error-prone and slow. Without automation in your CI/CD, the risk of introducing non-compliant licenses becomes a critical business threat.
Main negative impacts:
Increased legal risks
Accidental use of components with restrictive licenses can lead to complex and costly litigation.
Release cycle delays
Manual compliance audits at the end of the cycle block production releases and frustrate development teams.
Lack of supply chain visibility
Without direct integration, it is impossible to maintain an up-to-date map of licenses present in your applications.
Swiftask automates querying Clearly Defined within your CI/CD pipeline. Every build is analyzed instantly, ensuring only compliant components move forward.
BEFORE / AFTER
What changes with Swiftask
Without Swiftask
Developers integrate libraries without systematic checking. The compliance audit is performed manually right before production, revealing critical violations that force development rework.
With Swiftask + Clearly Defined
As soon as a build is triggered in your CI/CD, Swiftask queries Clearly Defined. If a component has an unauthorized license, the pipeline stops immediately with a clear alert, preventing any risky deployment.
Automate your checks in 4 simple steps
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STEP 1 : Set up the Swiftask agent
Create a compliance-focused agent in Swiftask and connect it to your Clearly Defined instance.
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STEP 2 : Integrate the CI/CD webhook
Add a webhook call in your CI/CD tool (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab) to trigger the Swiftask analysis.
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STEP 3 : Define your compliance policies
Set allowed or forbidden licenses directly in your Swiftask agent rules.
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STEP 4 : Monitor in real-time
View compliance reports and build blocks directly from the Swiftask dashboard.
Advanced automation capabilities
The agent analyzes component metadata via Clearly Defined, cross-references this information with your internal policies, and assesses the associated risk.
- Target connector: The agent performs the right actions in clearly defined based on event context.
- Automated actions: Automatic license validation per build. Instant notification on Teams/Slack upon violation. Automatic audit report generation. Blocking non-compliant CI/CD pipelines.
- Native governance: Swiftask centralizes the analysis history to meet all your software governance audit requirements.
Each action is contextualized and executed automatically at the right time.
Each Swiftask agent uses a dedicated identity (e.g. agent-clearly-defined@swiftask.ai ). You keep full visibility on every action and every sent message.
Key takeaway: The agent automates repetitive decisions and leaves high-value actions to your teams.
Why automate with Swiftask
Compliance from development
Identify license issues during the build phase, long before production.
Zero manual effort
The analysis is fully automated, freeing your teams from tedious checks.
Reduced legal risks
Strictly enforce your open source license policies across the entire organization.
Seamless integration
Swiftask adapts to your existing stack without needing to overhaul your CI/CD processes.
Total auditability
Every build decision is tracked and documented for your compliance needs.
Enterprise-grade security and governance
Swiftask applies enterprise-grade security standards for your clearly defined automations.
- Secure authentication: The integration respects security standards to access your pipelines and Clearly Defined.
- Granular control: Define precise access rights for configuring license policies within Swiftask.
- Full traceability: A complete audit log records every component analysis performed by the agent.
- Technology independence: Swiftask acts as an abstraction layer, facilitating the evolution of your compliance tools.
To learn more about compliance, visit the Swiftask governance page for detailed security architecture information.
RESULTS
Measurable operational impact
| Metric | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance audit time | Several days per release | A few seconds per build |
| Non-compliant license risk | High (late detection) | Near zero (active prevention) |
| Deployment speed | Slowed by audits | Optimized and secure |
| Remediation cost | Expensive (post-development) | Minimal (immediate) |
Take action with clearly defined
Ensure legal compliance of your products without slowing down your delivery cycles.