Hello Fedora Community,

We are back with the final update on the Packit as Fedora dist-git CI change proposal. Our journey to transition Fedora dist-git CI to a Packit-based solution is entering its concluding stage. This final phase marks the transition of Packit-driven CI from an opt-in feature to the default mechanism for all Fedora packages, officially replacing the legacy Fedora CI and Fedora Zuul Tenant on dist-git pull requests.

What we have completed

Over the past several months, we have successfully completed the first three phases of this rollout:

  • Phase 1: Introduced Koji scratch builds.
  • Phase 2: Implemented standard installability checks.
  • Phase 3: Enabled support for user-defined TMT tests via Testing Farm.

Through the opt-in period, we received invaluable feedback from early adopters, allowing us to refine the reporting interface and ensure that re-triggering jobs via PR comments works seamlessly.

Users utilising Zuul CI have been already migrated to using Packit. You can find the details regarding this transition in this discussion thread.

The Final Phase: Transition to Default

We are now moving into the last phase, where we are preparing to switch to the default. After that, you will no longer need to manually add your project to the allowlist. Packit will automatically handle CI for every Fedora package. The tests themselves aren’t changing – Testing Farm still does the heavy lifting.

Timeline & Expectations

Our goal, as previously mentioned, is to complete the switch and enable Packit as the default CI by the end of February 2026. The transition is currently scheduled for February 16, 2026. 

To ensure a smooth transition, we are currently working on the final configuration of the system. This includes:

  • Opt-out mechanism: While Packit will be the default, an opt-out mechanism will be available for packages with specialised requirements. This will be documented at packit.dev/fedora-ci.
  • Documentation updates: Following the switch, we will also adjust official documentation in other relevant places, such as docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/ci/, to reflect the new standard.

We will keep you updated via our usual channels in case the target date shifts. You can also check our tasklist in this issue.

How to prepare and provide feedback

You can still opt-in today to test the workflow on your packages and help us catch any edge cases before the final switch.

While we are currently not aware of any user-facing blockers, we encourage you to let us know if you feel there is something we have missed. Our current priority is to provide a matching feature set to the existing solutions. Further enhancements and new features will be discussed and planned once the switch is successfully completed.

We want to thank everyone who has tested the service so far. Your support is what makes this transition possible!

Best,

the Packit team