About Forgejo
Forgejo is a self-hosted, lightweight software forge for Git projects, with issues, code review and collaboration tools. It is free and open source software, developed by a community under the umbrella of Codeberg e.V.
What it does
Forgejo lets you host Git repositories on your own server, or on a public instance such as Codeberg. It covers the everyday work of a project, including repository browsing, code review, issue tracking and project management. The software is designed to need little maintenance, and it keeps a low server load compared with many other forges.
Key features
- Self-hosted Git repositories and issues
- Interface that will feel familiar to GitHub users
- Focuses on federation between instances
- Low server resource use
- Free software under community governance
Who it's for
Forgejo fits individuals, communities and organizations that want to run their own software forge. It is a good choice for people who care about privacy, data ownership and Free Software.
Pricing and good to know
Forgejo is free to use and free to self-host. Running it means you manage your own server, updates and backups. Hosted accounts are also available on Codeberg and other instances, so you can start without installing anything.
Highlights
- Host Git repositories and issues on your own server
- Browse code and review changes in the browser
- Track projects with issues and milestones
- Use a public instance without installing anything
- Run with a low server resource footprint
