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go-gitea/website

Analysis updated 2026-08-02 · repo last pushed 2019-07-06

13ShellAudience · writerComplexity · 1/5DormantLicenseSetup · easy

TLDR

The official Gitea website source code, built with Hugo. Contributors edit content and submit pull requests to improve documentation and marketing pages for the Gitea project.

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    What it does
      Public Gitea website
      Marketing and docs hub
      Pre-built static pages
    Tech stack
      Hugo static generator
      Shell scripts
      Markdown content
    Use cases
      Fix documentation typos
      Add new feature info
      Host own site copy
    Audience
      Documentation contributors
      Open source helpers
      Self-hosting users
    License
      Apache 2.0
      Permissive

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Fix a typo or outdated instruction in the Gitea documentation.

USE CASE 2

Add documentation for a new Gitea feature by editing content and submitting a pull request.

USE CASE 3

Host your own copy of the Gitea website using the pre-packaged version.

What is it built with?

HugoShellMarkdown

How does it compare?

go-gitea/websiteadukecoins/codewatchdevdacian/touchstone
Stars131313
LanguageShellShellShell
Last pushed2019-07-06
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultyeasymoderateeasy
Complexity1/52/52/5
Audiencewriterdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Requires installing Hugo to preview changes locally, but no external services or API keys are needed.

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice and note any changes.

In plain English

This repository contains the source code for the official Gitea website, the public-facing pages people see when they visit the project's site to learn about what Gitea is and how to use it. It's essentially the marketing and documentation hub for the Gitea project, which is a self-hosted platform for managing code repositories (similar to GitHub, but one you run yourself). The site is built using Hugo, a tool that takes written content and templates and turns them into a fast, static website, meaning the pages are pre-built rather than generated on the fly each time someone visits. Contributors write and edit content locally, preview it by running a single command, and submit changes through pull requests. Once a change is merged, the live website updates automatically. The people most likely to use this repo are contributors who want to improve Gitea's documentation, fix a typo, or add information about new features. Someone who noticed an outdated instruction in the docs could clone the repo, make the edit, and submit a pull request. The project also offers a pre-packaged version for anyone who wants to host a copy of the site on their own infrastructure. The project follows a straightforward contribution flow: fork the repository, make your changes, push them, and open a pull request for review. It's licensed under Apache 2.0, which is a permissive license that lets others use and modify the code freely. The README doesn't go into much detail about the site's structure or content guidelines beyond the basic workflow.

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Prompt 1
I want to contribute to the Gitea website. How do I fork the repository, run Hugo locally to preview changes, and submit a pull request?
Prompt 2
Help me set up Hugo and clone the go-gitea/website repository so I can preview the Gitea documentation locally before submitting edits.
Prompt 3
What is the folder structure of the Gitea website repo, and where should I add a new page documenting a recently released Gitea feature?

Frequently asked questions

What is website?

The official Gitea website source code, built with Hugo. Contributors edit content and submit pull requests to improve documentation and marketing pages for the Gitea project.

What language is website written in?

Mainly Shell. The stack also includes Hugo, Shell, Markdown.

Is website actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2019-07-06).

What license does website use?

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice and note any changes.

How hard is website to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is website for?

Mainly writer.

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