EZ-Homelab/docs/service-docs/gitea.md

Gitea - Git Server

Table of Contents

• Overview
• What is Gitea?
• Why Use Gitea?
• Configuration in AI-Homelab
• Official Resources
• Docker Configuration

Overview

Category: Git Repository Hosting
Docker Image: gitea/gitea
Default Stack: productivity.yml
Web UI: https://gitea.${DOMAIN} or http://SERVER_IP:3000
SSH: Port 222
Ports: 3000, 222

What is Gitea?

Gitea is a self-hosted Git service similar to GitHub/GitLab but lightweight and easy to deploy. It provides web-based Git repository hosting with features like pull requests, code review, issue tracking, and CI/CD integration - all running on your own infrastructure.

Key Features

• Git Repositories: Unlimited repos
• Web Interface: GitHub-like UI
• Pull Requests: Code review workflow
• Issue Tracking: Built-in bug tracking
• Wiki: Per-repository wikis
• Organizations: Team management
• SSH & HTTP: Git access methods
• Actions: CI/CD (GitHub Actions compatible)
• Webhooks: Integration hooks
• API: REST API
• Lightweight: Runs on Raspberry Pi
• Free & Open Source: MIT license

Why Use Gitea?

1. Self-Hosted: Control your code
2. Private Repos: Unlimited private repos
3. Lightweight: Low resource usage
4. Fast: Go-based, very quick
5. Easy Setup: Minutes to deploy
6. GitHub Alternative: Similar features
7. No Limits: No user/repo restrictions
8. Privacy: Code never leaves your server

Configuration in AI-Homelab

/opt/stacks/productivity/gitea/data/          # Git repos
/opt/stacks/productivity/gitea/config/        # Configuration

Official Resources

• Website: https://gitea.io
• Documentation: https://docs.gitea.io
• GitHub: https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea

Docker Configuration

gitea:
  image: gitea/gitea:latest
  container_name: gitea
  restart: unless-stopped
  networks:
    - traefik-network
  ports:
    - "3000:3000"
    - "222:22"
  environment:
    - USER_UID=1000
    - USER_GID=1000
    - GITEA__database__DB_TYPE=sqlite3
    - GITEA__server__DOMAIN=gitea.${DOMAIN}
    - GITEA__server__ROOT_URL=https://gitea.${DOMAIN}
    - GITEA__server__SSH_DOMAIN=gitea.${DOMAIN}
    - GITEA__server__SSH_PORT=222
  volumes:
    - /opt/stacks/productivity/gitea/data:/data
    - /etc/timezone:/etc/timezone:ro
    - /etc/localtime:/etc/localtime:ro
  labels:
    - "traefik.enable=true"
    - "traefik.http.routers.gitea.rule=Host(`gitea.${DOMAIN}`)"

Setup

1. Start Container:

   docker compose up -d gitea
   

2. Access UI: http://SERVER_IP:3000

3. Initial Configuration:

   • Database: SQLite (default, sufficient for most)
   • Admin username/password
   • Application URL: https://gitea.yourdomain.com
   • SSH Port: 222

4. Create Repository:

   • "+" button → New Repository
   • Name, description, visibility
   • Initialize with README if desired

5. Clone Repository:

   # HTTPS
   git clone https://gitea.yourdomain.com/username/repo.git
   
   # SSH (configure SSH key first)
   git clone ssh://git@gitea.yourdomain.com:222/username/repo.git
   

Summary

Gitea is your self-hosted Git server offering:

• GitHub-like interface
• Unlimited repositories
• Pull requests & code review
• Issue tracking
• Organizations & teams
• CI/CD with Actions
• Lightweight & fast
• Free and open-source

Perfect for:

• Personal projects
• Private code hosting
• Team development
• GitHub alternative
• Code portfolio
• Learning Git workflows
• CI/CD pipelines

Key Points:

• Very lightweight (runs on Pi)
• GitHub-like features
• SSH and HTTPS access
• Built-in CI/CD (Actions)
• SQLite or external DB
• Webhook support
• API available
• Easy migration from GitHub

Remember:

• Configure SSH keys for easy access
• Use organizations for teams
• Enable Actions for CI/CD
• Regular backups of /data
• Strong admin password
• Consider external database for heavy use
• Port 222 for SSH (avoid 22 conflict)

Gitea puts your code under your control!