About Gerrit
Gerrit is a web-based code review system for Git repositories. It uses a patchset model, where each revised version of a change is reviewed before it is merged.
What it does
Gerrit lets teams review changes as patchsets, so each new version of a change stays linked to earlier feedback. Reviewers leave inline comments, and approval steps decide when a change can be merged. Permissions can be set in detail to control who can see or change code. Gerrit also connects to CI systems and offers a REST API and a plugin system for other tools.
Key features
- Patchset-based review with inline comments
- Configurable approval steps before merging
- Fine-grained access control for repositories
- Plugin system and REST API for integrations
- Multi-node setup with replication
Who it's for
Large engineering teams and open source projects that want a review process similar to the Linux kernel mailing lists. It also suits organizations with strict access rules. Small teams that are used to pull requests on a hosted forge may find the workflow unfamiliar at first.
Pricing and good to know
Gerrit is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, and the project says it has no licensing fees. It is software you run yourself, so hosting, upgrades and backups are your responsibility. The project website offers documentation, a community page and support options.
Highlights
- Patchset-based review with inline comments
- Configurable approval steps before a change merges
- Fine-grained access control for repositories
- Plugin system and REST API for integrations
- Multi-node setup with replication
