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Release Notes: Version 1.2.1

This release of BuildNinja introduces BuildNinja AI, bringing AI-powered capabilities to build analysis and developer workflows. Version 1.2.1 introduces AI Build Analysis, a global AI side panel, AI Runner, and specialized AI analysis modules. This release also simplifies licensing by automatically activating the Growth Edition during installation, eliminating the need to purchase a license separately.

Released: 30 October 2026

Docker Images:

  • grapehub/buildninja-server:1.2.1
  • grapehub/buildninja-agent:1.2.1

What's New​

  • Introduced AI Build Analysis reports with risk assessment and code-level insights.
  • Added a Global AI Side Panel for context-aware assistance across the application.
  • Introduced AI Runner for executing AI-powered analysis steps within build workflows.
  • Added AI-powered log analysis and configuration explanations.
  • Growth Edition is now automatically activated during BuildNinja installation, eliminating the need to purchase or manually activate a license.

Features​

  • AI Build Analysis: A document-style AI Analysis report is available in Build Details, providing failure risk assessment, severity-based issue filtering, file-level insights, code comparisons, and actionable fix recommendations. See AI Build Analysis ReportAI Build Analysis Report is a document-style report integrated into the Build Results in AI Analysis tab. It provides automated build risk assessment along with detailed file-level and code-level insights for completed b….
  • AI Global Side Panel: A persistent AI assistant accessible throughout the BuildNinja interface via a floating handle or keyboard shortcut. The panel delivers context-aware actions, supports follow-up questions, tracks session history, allows model tier selection, and provides real-time analysis feedback. See BuildNinja AI Side PanelBuildNinja AI Side Panel is a persistent, global AI assistant available throughout the BuildNinja application. It provides real-time, context-aware support to help users analyze builds, understand configurations, and inv….
  • AI Runner: A dedicated runner that enables execution of AI-powered analysis tasks as part of build workflows. The AI Runner supports log analysis, configuration inspection, and code-difference evaluation, and integrates seamlessly with existing build configurations. See AI RunnerThe AI Runner performs AI-driven analysis on repository code changes (diffs) associated with a specific build. It evaluates what has changed between revisions to assess potential build risk and generate the AI Build Anal….
  • Specialized AI Modules: Includes AI-powered log analysis for root cause identification and configuration explanation views for detailed breakdowns of build settings and behavior. See Specialized Analysis ModulesSpecialized Analysis Modules provide focused, AI-powered insights for specific build artifacts, helping teams diagnose failures and understand complex build behavior without manually inspecting logs or configuration file….

Installation​

# Download the Docker image.
docker pull grapehub/buildninja-server:1.2.1

# Run the container from the downloaded image.
docker run -d -p 8080:8080 --name buildninja grapehub/buildninja-server:1.2.1

Licensing​

Licensing for BuildNinja is governed by the official BuildNinja Licensing PolicyBuildNinja offers flexible licensing options for evaluation, small teams, and enterprise deployments. Your license determines the available platform limits, build capacity, and included entitlements.. Please review the policy for details on license types and usage limitations.

Feedback​

Report any issues at buildninja@grapecity.global.