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Free and open source under the Apache License 2.0.

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Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web
  • Runs from a single WAR file with Java
  • API compatible with GitHub
  • Includes issues, project boards, packages and automation support.
  • Requires Java 17 on the server
  • No Jakarta EE support for servlet container deployments
  • Self-hosting requires server administration and backups.
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

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Checked September 22, 2026

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