Gitea

If you're looking to self-host a Git service of your own, finding a suitable tool for the job can be a tricky task. Fortunately, Gitea makes life easier for developers like us! This software lets you self-host your code without much hassle. It's lightweight and works on different platforms, so you won't have to stress about compatibility.

Easy Code Hosting with Gitea

With Gitea, you have some cool options for hosting your code. You can run the binary for your platform directly, use Docker to ship it that way, or even go the package installation route. No matter how you choose to do it, this tool provides a pretty straightforward way to start managing your repositories all by yourself.

Setting Up Your Gitea Server

Once you've set up the server and connected to your localhost, it's time for some initial configuration. You'll want to pick a database type, name your host, and set up authentication credentials. Don't forget to tweak those ports, URLs, and paths for everything on your server! You can also configure email settings and check out various server options along with third-party services.

Test Instance Insights

The test instance is super helpful because it gives users an idea of how Gitea handles self-hosting in a real environment. You can browse sample repositories and check out their code just like on GitHub! Look through issues, pull requests, releases—you name it! If you're curious about giving it a try, you can download Gitea here.