# Gitea

Gitea is a lightweight, self-hosted Git service for hosting and managing Git repositories, pull requests, and issues. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Proxmox, Kubernetes (Helm), ZimaOS, TrueNAS, Umbrel and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/20/gitea

## Description

Gitea is a lightweight, self-hosted Git service for hosting and managing Git repositories, pull requests, and issues. Written in Go and forked from Gogs, it ships as a single binary that runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows across x86, amd64, ARM, and PowerPC, making it one of the fastest and easiest ways to self-host Git for individuals and small teams.

## Platform availability

Available on 6 of 9 platforms: Unraid, TrueNAS, Umbrel, ZimaOS, Proxmox, Helm.

## Health score

84/100 (Excellent), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 30 days ago)
- Popular: 51 (360 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 85 (6 install platforms, setup guide, Docker image)
- Light to run: 95 (512 MB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/gitea/gitea
- Documentation: https://docs.gitea.com
- Official website: https://gitea.io
- GitHub: https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=gitea
- Kubernetes (Helm): https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/gitea/gitea
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/bigbeartechworld/big-bear-casaos/tree/master/Apps/gitea
- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/gitea/
- Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/gitea
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/gitea-16zl7s80u9emjg?q=Gitea

## Common questions

### Where can I get help if I run into trouble setting up or running Gitea?

You can get assistance on the Gitea Discord server or the Discourse forum.

### Does Gitea include CI/CD and a package registry as part of the same install?

Yes, Gitea is an all-in-one service that bundles Git hosting, code review, team collaboration, a package registry, and CI/CD.

### Can Gitea replicate core GitHub workflows like repositories, issues, and pull requests?

Yes, Gitea is designed to work as a self-hosted GitHub alternative and supports repositories, issues, and pull requests.

### Can I run Gitea for private repos while still using GitHub for public collaboration?

Some users keep private projects on a self-hosted Gitea instance and public, collaboration-focused projects on GitHub.

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