The project aims to build a simple, stable, and extensible Git service that can be set up in the "most painless way". By distributing the service as an independent binary, it eliminates the complex dependency chains often associated with larger DevOps platforms. Key Features
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(short for Go Git Service ) is an open-source, self-hosted Git repository management system designed to provide a lightweight, painless alternative to platforms like GitHub or GitLab. Developed primarily in the Go programming language, Gogs is recognized for its exceptionally low system requirements, making it capable of running on hardware as modest as a Raspberry Pi or a basic VPS. Quick Facts Developer Gogs Project (Maintained by Unknwon) Language License MIT License Platform Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, ARM) Database Support PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite3 Core Philosophy and Vision The project aims to build a simple, stable,
Integration with SMTP, LDAP, and OAuth2 (via GitHub).
Built-in issue tracking, pull requests, wikis, and a web-based file editor. Developed primarily in the Go programming language, Gogs
Despite its minimal footprint, offers a comprehensive suite of features for version control and collaboration:
Includes support for public and private repositories, branching, tags, and Git LFS. Despite its minimal footprint, offers a comprehensive suite
Integration with third-party tools like Slack, Discord, and Dingtalk. Localization: Support for over 30 languages. The Gogs and Gitea Split