Complete Git Management
Comprehensive Git repository hosting and management
Pull/merge request workflows with code review tools
Branch protection rules and permission settings
SSH and HTTP(S) repository access
Git LFS (Large File Storage) support
Multiple repository visibility options (public, private, internal)
Self-Hosted Independence
Full control over your code and data
No vendor lock-in with complete data ownership
Easy migration from GitHub, GitLab, and other platforms
Privacy and Security First
No telemetry or tracking by default
Fine-grained access controls for users and teams
GPG signing for commits and tags
Protected branches and deploy keys
Two-factor authentication (2FA)
Regular security updates and responsible disclosure process
Collaborative Development Tools
Issue tracking with custom fields and templates
Project boards for visualizing workflow
Wiki for documentation and knowledge sharing
Integrated CI/CD pipelines with Actions
Code reviews with inline comments and suggestions
Release management with automated changelogs
Federation and Interoperability
API compatibility with GitHub for tool integration
Webhooks for integrating with external services
OpenID Connect for single sign-on capabilities
OAuth2 for secure application authentication
Customization Options
Themeable user interface with light and dark modes
Custom branding and organization pages
Configurable webhooks and integrations
API access for automation and extensions
Template repositories for standardized projects
Customizable labels, milestones, and workflows
Developer-Friendly Features
Syntax highlighting for hundreds of languages
Integrated code editor for quick changes
Automatic rendering of markdown and other document formats
Diff viewing and comparison tools
Package registry for various package formats
Community-Driven Development
100% open source codebase under MIT license
Active and growing contributor community
Democratic governance model
Transparent roadmap and decision making
Regular release schedule with predictable updates
Comprehensive documentation and support resources
Enterprise Readiness
LDAP and SAML authentication integration
Horizontal scaling for large deployments
Backup and restore utilities
Monitoring and health check endpoints
Rate limiting and abuse prevention
Migration tools for enterprise transitions
Multilingual Support
Interface translated to 40+ languages
Unicode support for code and documentation
Right-to-left language support
Time zone awareness for global teams
Internationalized email templates
Localized documentation resources