Forgejo

Take control of your software development with a self-hosted forge that prioritizes simplicity and performance. This lightweight alternative to GitHub offers familiar collaboration features while keeping your projects under your complete ownership.

Key advantages include:

• Minimal resource requirements - runs efficiently with significantly lower server demands than competing platforms
• Simple installation and maintenance - get up and running quickly without expert technical skills
• GitHub-familiar interface - smooth transition for teams migrating from proprietary platforms
• Enhanced security and privacy - keep sensitive code and data on your own infrastructure
• 100% free and open source - guaranteed freedom from vendor lock-in and proprietary restrictions

Built for collaboration, the platform focuses on user experience designed for productivity. Whether you're managing personal projects or coordinating team development, you get essential forge features including issue tracking, pull requests, and project management tools.

Future-focused development emphasizes federation and decentralized collaboration, positioning your forge for next-generation software development workflows. The inclusive community behind the project ensures democratic governance and transparent development practices.