gitbucket

The platform provides a web‑based Git service that runs on the JVM and can be started with a single command (`java -jar gitbucket.war`). It supports public and private repositories accessed via HTTP/HTTPS or SSH, includes GitLFS, and offers an online file editor, issue tracker, pull‑request workflow, wiki, activity timeline, and email notifications. Account and group management are available, with optional LDAP integration.

Its design emphasizes easy installation and compatibility with the GitHub API, allowing existing GitHub‑based tools and scripts to interact with it without modification. The system is extensible through a plug‑in architecture; official plug‑ins add features such as Gist support, emoji rendering, static site pages, and notification handling, while community plug‑ins can be added similarly.

The software is self‑hostable, free to use without subscription, and released under the Apache‑2.0 license. It requires Java 17, stores data by default in a user’s home directory, and can be deployed to any servlet container supporting Servlet 3.0. Regular releases include bug fixes and enhancements such as pull‑request reverting, markdown tooling, and improved webhook security.