Cgit

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Developer tools · Vendor site 2026-10-04

cgit is a hyperfast web frontend written in C for browsing Git repositories. It provides logs, diffs, trees, atom feeds, tarball archives, syntax-highlighting plugins, and virtual hosting macros for self-hosted code hosting.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources

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Category: Developer tools
Free access: cgit is GPLv2-licensed open-source software available from the official Git repository and distribution packages.
API access: Not confirmed; cgit is a CGI web interface rather than a documented HTTP product API.

Is Cgit right for you?

A good fit for

Administrators who want a lightweight Git web UI integrated with existing Git servers.

Before you choose

Requires building and configuring the CGI frontend on your own web server per README instructions.

Git repository web UI

cgit summarizes itself as a fast CGI interface for repository browsing with feeds, archives, filtering, and packaging across major Linux distributions.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Performance	About page describes cgit as a hyperfast C-based web frontend for Git.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Features	Lists caching, cloneable URLs, atom feeds, archives, and syntax highlighting plugins.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
License	Project is licensed under GPLv2 with source available via git clone.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Cgit pricing & plans

Free

cgit is GPLv2-licensed open-source software available from the official Git repository and distribution packages.

Access: cgit is GPLv2-licensed open-source software available from the official Git repository and distribution packages.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Cgit used for?

Does Cgit have a free plan?

cgit is GPLv2-licensed open-source software available from the official Git repository and distribution packages.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Cgit cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Cgit through an API?

Not confirmed; cgit is a CGI web interface rather than a documented HTTP product API.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Requires building and configuring the CGI frontend on your own web server per README instructions.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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