What are Azure DevOps Integrations?
Azure DevOps Integrations extend the platform by connecting external tools and services. The Visual Studio Marketplace offers over 1,000 extensions for various use cases.
Core Features
- Marketplace with 1,000+ extensions
- Service hooks for event-based integrations
- Service connections for external services
- REST API for custom integrations
- Extension SDK for custom development
Typical Use Cases
- CI/CD with external build tools (Jenkins, TeamCity)
- Issue tracking with Jira or ServiceNow
- Notifications in Slack or Microsoft Teams
Benefits
- Continue using existing tools
- No vendor lock-in
- Flexible adaptation to enterprise standards
- Community-driven extensions
Integration with innFactory
As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, innFactory supports you with Azure DevOps Integrations: selection of the right extensions, custom extension development, and end-to-end DevOps toolchain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which integrations are available?
Over 1,000 extensions in the marketplace: GitHub, Jenkins, Jira, ServiceNow, Slack, Teams, SonarQube, Docker, Kubernetes, and many more.
Can I develop my own extensions?
Yes, via the Azure DevOps Extension SDK (TypeScript). You can create UI extensions, build tasks, and service hooks.
Are the integrations secure?
Extensions are reviewed in the marketplace. You can restrict permissions per extension and limit usage to specific projects.
How do I connect GitHub with Azure DevOps?
Via GitHub Service Connection. You can build GitHub repos in Azure Pipelines or use GitHub Actions with Azure DevOps Artifacts.
