What is Master?

Master is a lightweight, self-hosted software forge. Easy to install and low maintenance, it simply gets the job done. Brought to you by an inclusive community under the leadership of Codeberg e.V., a democratic non-profit organization, you can trust that Master is exclusively Free Software. You can create an account on Codeberg and other instances or download it to host your own. It focuses on security, scaling, federation, and privacy. Learn more about how it compares to other forges.

Develop amazing software with Master

Take back control of your software development process, host your projects locally, and involve everyone in delivering quality software.  

• Ease of use is important to perform tasks efficiently. Master's user experience is designed for collaboration and productivity. . 

• Free your software from proprietary constraints. Master provides a familiar environment for GitHub users, enabling a smooth transition to a platform you own.  

• Hosting your own software forge doesn't require specialized skills. With Master, you can control your server with minimal effort.  

• With a rich feature set, Master still maintains a low server profile and requires an order of magnitude fewer resources than other forges. . 

• Master will always be Free and Open Source Software. Furthermore, we exclusively use Free Software for the development of our own project. 

• An exciting future awaits us. Let's innovate Software Master and enable collaborative software development facilitated by decentralized platforms.