Community-Driven Git Hosting Platform
Forgejo is a self-hosted, open-source software forge for Git-based source code management, issue tracking, and collaborative software development. Forked from Gitea in 2022 and governed by a democratic community structure, Forgejo represents a commitment to independent, community-driven development free from corporate control. The project is developed by Codeberg e.V., a German non-profit organization, and emphasizes sustainability, user freedom, and European values in software development infrastructure.
Forgejo features include Git repository hosting with full version control capabilities, pull request workflows for code review, issue tracking and project boards for development management, built-in CI/CD with Forgejo Actions (GitHub Actions compatible), wiki and documentation hosting, user and organization management with granular permissions, RESTful API for automation and integration, package registry support, and webhooks for external integrations. The platform is lightweight and efficient, capable of running on minimal hardware while supporting thousands of repositories. Forgejo supports multiple authentication methods including OAuth2, LDAP, and 2FA, making it suitable for enterprise deployments. The software is fully self-hosted, giving organizations complete control over their code, data, and development infrastructure. Forgejo is compatible with Gitea, allowing easy migration, and supports federation protocols for decentralized collaboration across instances. The project’s governance model ensures community-driven development, transparent decision-making, and long-term sustainability. Popular among European developers, privacy-conscious organizations, and companies requiring code hosting within their own infrastructure, Forgejo provides a powerful, ethical alternative to commercial platforms. The software is actively maintained with regular releases and security updates.
