GitoliteWhat is Gitolite?
Gitolite allows you to setup git hosting on a central server, with fine-grained access control and many more powerful features. Gitolite is an access control layer on top of git.
Gitolite is a tool in the Code Collaboration category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Use a single unix user ("real" user) on the server.Provide access to many gitolite users: they are not "real" users, so they do not get shell access.Control access to many git repositories: read access controlled at the repo level, and write access controlled at the branch/tag/file/directory level, including who can rewind, create, and delete branches/tags.Can be installed without root access, assuming git and perl are already installed.Authentication is most commonly done using sshd, but you can also use "smart http" mode if you prefer (this may require root access to setup).
Gitolite Pros & Cons
Pros of Gitolite
- ✓Easy setup
- ✓Fine-tuned per-branch permissions
- ✓Free
- ✓Free multi-server mirroring
- ✓Really easy setup
Cons of Gitolite
- ✗Antiquated
- ✗Doesn't have any user interface
- ✗No tools for project and issue tracker
Gitolite Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Gitolite?
GitHub
GitHub is the best place to share code with friends, co-workers, classmates, and complete strangers. Over three million people use GitHub to build amazing things together.
GitLab
GitLab offers git repository management, code reviews, issue tracking, activity feeds and wikis. Enterprises install GitLab on-premise and connect it with LDAP and Active Directory servers for secure authentication and authorization. A single GitLab server can handle more than 25,000 users but it is also possible to create a high availability setup with multiple active servers.
Bitbucket
Bitbucket gives teams one place to plan projects, collaborate on code, test and deploy, all with free private Git repositories. Teams choose Bitbucket because it has a superior Jira integration, built-in CI/CD, & is free for up to 5 users.
