What it does
Forgejo is free software for hosting a code forge. Its guide covers issue tracking, search, templates, and project boards; Projects docs define a project as a Kanban board for issues.
File an issue, use a template for a consistent report, and place it on a project board. The user guide includes issue tracking and search; projects use Kanban cards to organize issues.
Forgejo says it will always be Free and Open Source Software and promotes self-hosting. Organizations supply and maintain server infrastructure. It is a full software forge, not just an issue tracker.
Strengths
- Project boards organize issues in Kanban alongside repository work.
- Issue templates and search support structured triage.
- The project promises free and open-source software for self-hosting.
Watch out for
- Self-hosting requires server infrastructure and maintenance.
Best for
- Development teams hosting their own code forge
- Teams organizing repository issues on boards
Sources
- Forgejo - Beyond coding. We forge. (Oct 25, 2026)
- Forgejo User Guide (Oct 25, 2026)
- Projects | Forgejo (Oct 25, 2026)