SourceHut
The hacker's forge.
Overview
SourceHut is a collection of integrated, open-source tools for software development, often referred to as a 'forge'. It takes a minimalist, Unix-philosophy approach, providing separate but interoperable tools for Git/Mercurial hosting, CI, mailing lists, and issue tracking. It is known for its no-JavaScript web interface, performance, and strong ethical stance on open source and user freedom.
✨ Key Features
- Git and Mercurial hosting (git.sr.ht, hg.sr.ht)
- Mailing lists for discussions (lists.sr.ht)
- Ticket tracking system (todo.sr.ht)
- Continuous integration (builds.sr.ht)
- Minimalist, fast, no-JS web interface
- Email-centric workflow
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Suite of discrete, interoperable tools (Unix philosophy)
- Extremely fast, minimalist, no-JavaScript interface
- Strong support for email-based workflows (patches, discussions)
- 100% open-source software with a sustainable business model
Unique Value: A fast, simple, and powerful suite of development tools that respects user freedom and embraces traditional, effective, email-based collaboration.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Providing a complete software development and collaboration suite for open-source hackers and projects
- CI/CD for a wide variety of operating systems and architectures
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams that prefer a graphical, web-based UI with integrated pull requests
- Closed-source or enterprise development requiring advanced security and compliance
🏆 Alternatives
Stands in stark contrast to the monolithic, JavaScript-heavy interfaces of GitHub and GitLab. It offers a more traditional, 'hacker-friendly' workflow. Unlike Codeberg, which emulates the GitHub model, SourceHut provides a fundamentally different, minimalist user experience.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free during the public alpha period. Will move to a paid model.
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