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How to Convert Bitbucket Pipelines to GitHub Actions - Step by Step Guide

Step 1

Input Your Bitbucket Pipelines Configuration

Start with your existing bitbucket-pipelines.yml file. Whether you're migrating to GitHub for better integration, moving from Atlassian ecosystem, or seeking more features:

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Paste directly: Copy your bitbucket-pipelines.yml content and paste into the editor
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Upload file: Click "Upload" to select your bitbucket-pipelines.yml file
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Try sample: Click "Sample" to load an example Bitbucket Pipelines configuration

Example: Bitbucket Pipelines Configuration

Here's what a typical Bitbucket Pipelines configuration looks like:

image: node:16

pipelines:
  default:
    - step:
        name: Build and Test
        caches:
          - node
        script:
          - npm install
          - npm test
          - npm run build
        artifacts:
          - dist/**
Step 2

Automatic Conversion & Mapping

The converter automatically transforms your Bitbucket Pipelines configuration into GitHub Actions format:

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Steps to steps: Bitbucket pipeline steps convert to GitHub Actions job steps
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Docker images: Bitbucket image directive maps to GitHub Actions container or setup actions
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Caching: Bitbucket caches (node, pip, composer) convert to actions/cache
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Artifacts: Bitbucket artifacts become upload-artifact and download-artifact actions
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Branch pipelines: Bitbucket branch-specific pipelines map to GitHub Actions branch triggers
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Services: Bitbucket services (databases, etc.) map to GitHub Actions service containers

Example: Converted GitHub Actions Workflow

The same configuration transformed into GitHub Actions YAML:

name: CI
on:
  push:
    branches:
      - main
      - master
      - develop

jobs:
  build:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
      - name: Setup Node.js
        uses: actions/setup-node@v3
        with:
          node-version: '16'
      - name: Cache node modules
        uses: actions/cache@v3
        with:
          path: node_modules
          key: ${{ runner.os }}-node-${{ hashFiles('**/package-lock.json') }}
      - name: Build and Test
        run: |
          npm install
          npm test
          npm run build
      - name: Upload artifacts
        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v3
        with:
          name: build-artifacts
          path: dist/**
Step 3

Review and Customize

Review the generated workflow and make necessary adjustments:

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Check secrets: Bitbucket secured variables need to be added to GitHub repository secrets
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Deployments: Bitbucket deployment steps may need GitHub deployment environments and protection rules
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Parallel steps: Bitbucket parallel steps can use GitHub Actions matrix strategy or separate jobs
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Custom pipes: Bitbucket Pipes need equivalent GitHub Actions from marketplace
Step 4

Deploy to GitHub Actions

Save your workflow file and set up GitHub Actions:

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Download workflow: Click "Download" to save the workflow.yml file
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Create directory: Create .github/workflows/ in your repository root
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Add workflow: Place the workflow.yml file in .github/workflows/
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Commit and push: GitHub Actions will automatically detect and run your workflow

Frequently Asked Questions

Why migrate from Bitbucket Pipelines to GitHub Actions?

GitHub Actions offers better integration with GitHub (native CI/CD), larger ecosystem of actions (thousands vs Bitbucket Pipes), more free minutes (2,000/month for private repos), and better performance. Many teams also migrate when consolidating from Bitbucket to GitHub for code hosting.

How do Bitbucket Pipes map to GitHub Actions?

Bitbucket Pipes are pre-built tasks similar to GitHub Actions. Most popular Pipes have equivalent GitHub Actions in the marketplace. For example, pipe: atlassian/aws-s3-deploy becomes a uses: actions/aws-deploy step. Check the GitHub Actions marketplace for specific equivalents.

What about Bitbucket deployment environments?

Bitbucket deployment: production becomes GitHub deployment environments. Set up environments in repository Settings → Environments, then reference them in your workflow with environment: production. GitHub also supports environment protection rules and required reviewers.

Can I use the same Docker images from Bitbucket?

Yes! If you use custom Docker images in Bitbucket Pipelines (image: my-company/build-image), you can use the same images in GitHub Actions with container: image: my-company/build-image. GitHub also supports Docker Hub, AWS ECR, and GitHub Container Registry.

How do parallel steps work in GitHub Actions?

Bitbucket parallel steps can become separate jobs in GitHub Actions that run concurrently. Alternatively, use GitHub Actions matrix strategy to run the same job with different parameters in parallel. Both approaches offer similar parallelization benefits.

Are there other CI/CD platforms I can migrate to?

Yes! We also offer converters for Travis CI, CircleCI, Jenkins, and Azure Pipelines to GitHub Actions.

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