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Blacksmith
Faster runners for GitHub Actions on dedicated hardware.
first seen 11 Jun 2026
14mentions
3creators
36%organic
9×sponsored
Who actually uses Blacksmith
From tracked mentions across YouTube, podcasts, X and newsletters. Active = mentioned in the last 120 days.
- Fireship4.3M reach · since 10 Jul 20263×
- ThePrimeTime1.2M reach · since 8 Jun 20263×
- Theo Browne565k reach · since 11 Jun 20268×
The receipts
Verbatim quotes, ≤120 characters, linked to the second they were said.
Thank you Blacksmith for sponsoring! Check them out at
Thank you Blacksmith for sponsoring! Check them out at
Thank you Blacksmith & General Translation for sponsoring!
Thank you Blacksmith for sponsoring! Check them out at
Thank you Blacksmith for sponsoring! Check them out at
Thank you Blacksmith for sponsoring!
Try Blacksmith for free to run your GitHub Actions 2x faster
Thank you Blacksmith for sponsoring!
Try Blacksmith for free to run your GitHub Actions 2x faster
Blacksmith is the fastest way to run your Github Actions. 2x faster job runs, 4x faster on caches
You've already heard me talk about Blacksmith, but you need to actually try it. It's so easy to set up.
With Blacksmith, you get speed, 2x faster hardware, 4x faster cache downloads
Blacksmith is the fastest way to run your Github Actions.
Is there a newer or better tool?
No public switch source is available here for a move away from Blacksmith. This does not establish that nobody switched. Other tracked tools in Developer Tools are listed below.
Alternatives in Developer Tools
FAQ
Do creators actually use Blacksmith, or is it sponsored?+
Of 14 tracked Blacksmith mentions with receipts, 5 are organic (genuine workflow use), 9 sponsored — 36% organic. Every mention is labelled by source, and payment never changes the ranking.