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Forgejo

Free Git platform for hosting code, tracking issues and collaborating on projects in a more independent environment.

Overview

Forgejo is a Git hosting platform for people and teams who want to publish or manage code in an environment lighter than a large centralized platform. It provides the core uses: repositories, issues, code browsing and project collaboration.

The service is suitable for free software projects, personal repositories and small teams that want simple tooling consistent with free software values.

Quick facts

Service URLgit.hostux.net
Service typeGit hosting / software forge
Free software usedForgejo
Project websiteforgejo.org
Source codecodeberg.org/forgejo/forgejo
Account requiredYes

Why use Forgejo

  • Host Git repositories outside large centralized platforms.
  • Manage issues, merge requests and collaboration in a simpler environment.
  • Publish a free software project with a forge aligned with the open-source ecosystem.
  • Keep a clear Git workflow without depending on a dominant proprietary service.

How the service works

  • An account is required to create and manage repositories.
  • The platform manages code, issues and collaboration in the same place.
  • The service is well suited to personal, association and open-source projects.
  • It can be adopted gradually, repository by repository, without a full immediate migration.

Use cases

  • Host an open-source project or personal repository.
  • Test a more independent Git workflow for a small team.
  • Publish code and track issues on a free software forge.
  • Centralize repositories, issues and documentation for a simple project.

Access the service

Service: git.hostux.net

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