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README.md

👋 Welcome to Rootiest Gitea

This repository is a landing page and functional example for the Rootiest Gitea instance.
If you've been linked here, it's likely because we're discussing self-hosted git solutions, DevOps workflows, or the specific configuration of this server.

🌐 About This Instance

Rootiest Gitea is a private, high-performance Git service hosted at git.rootiest.dev.
It serves as the central hub for my personal projects, automated deployments, and collaborative experiments.

  • Host: rootiest.dev
  • Platform: Gitea - The painless self-hosted Git service.
  • Purpose: To provide a lightweight, sovereign alternative to centralized platforms.

🏗️ Familiarity & Workflow

Interacting with this instance will feel very natural to anyone familiar with Git and GitHub.

  • Standard Commands: All your standard git CLI commands work exactly as expected.
  • Feature Parity: You'll find familiar tools like Pull Requests, Issues, Milestones, and Wikis.
  • Web Interface: The UI is designed to be intuitive for GitHub users, so you'll feel right at home navigating the code and history.

🔑 Creating an Account

Getting started on Rootiest Gitea is simple.
We’ve configured the instance to support modern authentication methods so you don't have to manage another set of credentials.

🐙 Sign in with GitHub (Recommended)

You can create an account or log in instantly using your existing GitHub profile via OAuth2.

  1. Go to the Login Page.
  2. Click the Sign in with GitHub button.
  3. Authorize the application, and your profile will be automatically provisioned.

Local Accounts

Manual registration is also available for those who prefer to keep their identity provider local to this instance.

🛠️ Why Gitea?

We use Gitea on this server because it offers a perfect balance of features and efficiency:

  • Low Footprint: Runs smoothly on modest hardware without sacrificing speed.
  • Familiar UI: Provides an intuitive interface for anyone used to GitHub.
  • Extensible: Supports Gitea Actions (CI/CD), webhooks, and a robust API.
  • Privacy: Complete control over data and access logs.

🚀 Getting Started with this Repo

If you want to test the performance or workflow of this instance, you can use the following commands to interact with this repository via HTTPS:

Clone this repository

git clone https://git.rootiest.dev/rootiest/welcome.git rootiest-git-welcome

Check remote connectivity

cd rootiest-git-welcome
git remote -v

Pull latest changes

git pull origin main

Note

For this instance, we currently utilize HTTPS for all Git operations to ensure maximum compatibility and ease of use.

📬 Contact & Links

"Root access isn't just a permission; it's a lifestyle."