Product
What is LaneSync?
What is LaneSync?
LaneSync is a GitHub-native release governance platform. It enforces a five-stage SDLC pipeline (Planning → Deployed), provides an org-wide dashboard, and collects test evidence for compliance.
How is LaneSync different from GitHub Projects?
How is LaneSync different from GitHub Projects?
GitHub Projects tracks work items. LaneSync enforces release gates via rulesets, a state machine, and CI checks — and proves compliance with evidence and audit trails.
Is LaneSync open source?
Is LaneSync open source?
LaneSync is a hosted SaaS at lanesync.dev. Enterprise customers can self-host — see Enterprise overview.
What happened to SDLC State?
What happened to SDLC State?
SDLC State was renamed to LaneSync. Functionality is unchanged; the product name in UI and docs is LaneSync.
Getting started
Do I need to run Docker?
Do I need to run Docker?
No for the hosted SaaS. Sign in at lanesync.dev, install the GitHub App, and run the repo wizard. Docker is only for self-hosted deployments.
Which GitHub permissions does LaneSync need?
Which GitHub permissions does LaneSync need?
Metadata, Contents, Issues, Pull requests, Actions, and Checks. Full tier also needs Administration for auto-rulesets. See Install the GitHub App.
Can I use LaneSync on personal repos?
Can I use LaneSync on personal repos?
Yes. Install the GitHub App on your personal account during setup.
How do I update LaneSync workflow templates after bootstrap?
How do I update LaneSync workflow templates after bootstrap?
Open the repository in lanesync.dev and use Update LaneSync workflows when the banner appears. LaneSync opens a reviewable GitHub PR that replaces only managed workflow files — not
sdlc.yaml or branch protection. See Update LaneSync Workflows.Configuration
Where is configuration stored?
Where is configuration stored?
In
sdlc.yaml at the repository root. LaneSync reads it live from GitHub. See sdlc.yaml concepts.Can I skip a stage?
Can I skip a stage?
No. Stages are sequential. The state machine computes the current stage from GitHub data; manual skip is not supported.
Trunk-based vs release-branch?
Trunk-based vs release-branch?
Both supported. Configure during the repo setup wizard. See Configure sdlc.yaml.
Security & compliance
How is tenant data isolated?
How is tenant data isolated?
PostgreSQL row-level security (RLS) per GitHub org. See Multi-tenancy.
Does CI need my LaneSync password?
Does CI need my LaneSync password?
No. Evidence upload resolves tenant from the GitHub
org field — no session cookie. Workflows use public API endpoints.Can I self-host for data residency?
Can I self-host for data residency?
Yes. See Enterprise self-hosting and Enterprise security.
Support
Where is the API documented?
Where is the API documented?
API Reference tab in these docs.
How do I report a bug?
How do I report a bug?
Contact support@lanesync.dev to report a bug or request help.