# What does GitHub use?

GitHub (mbed.com) shows public evidence of 8 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Amazon Route 53](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/route53) | DNS | DNS records |  |
| [GitHub Pages](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/github-pages) | Hosting & Cloud | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Let's Encrypt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/letsencrypt) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [DigiCert](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/digicert) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Amazon Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [HackerOne](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hackerone) | Security & Compliance | Website config |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does GitHub use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 8 tools at GitHub (mbed.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon Route 53 and GitHub Pages. Company Ops: Let's Encrypt, DigiCert and Amazon Trust Services. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What cloud does GitHub run on?

GitHub uses GitHub Pages for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found GitHub Pages through GitHub Pages code on mbed.com. GitHub Pages is used by 4,156 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does GitHub use Amazon Route 53?

Yes. runsonwhat found Amazon Route 53 at GitHub through DNS records that point at Amazon Route 53. Amazon Route 53 is a DNS tool used by 85,625 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to GitHub's?

The companies with the stacks most like GitHub's are Carnival Cruise Deals, GOV.UK, Bold and Productboard, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 2 to 6 tools with GitHub, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what GitHub uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 8 tools at GitHub, 4 were found through DNS records, 2 through code on mbed.com and 2 through website configuration files. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and mbed.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/mbed.com (updated October 2026). Counts are companies with direct public evidence of the tool (DNS records, certificates, website code, a real-browser crawl, subprocessor lists), so they are lower bounds. Methodology: https://www.runsonwhat.com/methodology.