Forgejo

Open source GitHub alternative.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Familiar interface with code browsing, issues, pull requests, packages, and workflow actions - designed to be a self-hosted alternative to GitHub. Flexibility in how it can be run, including with separate actions runners. Built in Go. Open source (hard forked from Gitea).

Tradeoffs

Has no project management functionality other than issues, milestones, releases. The name is somewhat difficult!

Is Forgejo a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2025-01-30. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers looking for a self-hosted GitHub alternative

Why consider it

Offers a familiar interface with code browsing and workflow actions

Keep in mind

Lacks project management functionality beyond issues and milestones

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