Forgejo
16Category: DevOps, Git & Containers
Overview
Forgejo is a self-hosted lightweight software forge. Easy to install and low maintenance, it just does the j
Primary Use Cases
Host private Git repositories with pull requests, code reviews, and CI/CD automated pipelines.
Manage container lifecycles, Docker Compose stacks, and image registries from a single pane of glass.
Provide browser-based cloud developer environments (VS Code / Coder) for remote engineering teams.
Key Features
- Git LFS support, webhooks, and issue tracking
- Automated build pipelines and runner execution
- Multi-tenant user management with SSH key authentication
- Zero external dependencies with isolated container storage
Container Specification
forgejo:latest
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Automated Let's Encrypt (Caddy / Traefik)
Managed host volume mounts
How to Deploy Forgejo with tug.sh
Connect your Linux server
Run the 1-line tug.sh agent install command on any Ubuntu, Debian, or Rocky Linux VPS.
Select Forgejo from the Marketplace
Pick your domain name, configure custom environment variables if needed, and choose your persistent storage folder.
Click Deploy & Go Live
tug.sh pulls the container, sets up HTTPS certificates, configures the reverse proxy, and boots the service in under 60 seconds.
Deploy on Your Server
Experience effortless self-hosting. Deploy Forgejo on Hetzner, DigitalOcean, or your home lab with zero maintenance headaches.
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