HashiCorp Waypoint is an open-source tool that facilitates GitOps workflows, allowing developers to automate and deploy infrastructure using a declarative configuration stored in a Git repository. With the introduction of runners, Waypoint can perform builds, deployments, poll for Git repository changes, and enable deployments on any platform. The tool provides a single runner installation during the Waypoint install step, which can be configured via the CLI or web UI to track Git commits, configure authentication credentials, and store sensitive information securely. Additionally, Waypoint supports extensible configuration options, such as variables within the `waypoint.hcl` file, health check report forwarding, and mutable deployment patterns with Helm and Nomad job files. The project is actively maintained and continues to evolve with new features and updates, including support for variables in the `waypoint.hcl` file and significant foundational feature additions in the next major release.