What is it?
What it is
dgit is a git server implemented in TypeScript for Cloudflare Workers and self-hosted environments using celld. Each repository is a Durable Object with a private SQLite database that stores git objects and refs, speaks the git smart HTTP protocol, and renders a cgit-style web interface.
Why it exists
dgit provides a durable, scalable git server solution that costs almost nothing for inactive repositories, prevents noisy neighbor problems through per-repository isolation, and offers both Cloudflare Workers deployment and self-hosting capabilities with optional R2 storage for packfiles and clone caching.
Who should use it
Developers building custom git servers, teams using Cloudflare Workers, and anyone requiring a private, self-hosted git backend with high scalability
Who should avoid it
Beginners new to git concepts, users requiring simple file sync solutions, and organizations relying on managed hosting services like GitHub or GitLab
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How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How dgit works
Step 1 of 3
You interact with it
Open dgit, send a request, or connect it to your stack.
Features
Advantages
- Scales automatically with per-repository isolation
- No single origin server bottleneck
- Low cost for inactive repositories
- Native Cloudflare Workers integration
- Preserves client-side compression in packfiles
- Incremental fetch optimization
- Self-hostable on celld for custom infrastructure
- TypeScript library distribution
- Flexible authorization system
- Built-in web interface eliminates need for external tools
Disadvantages
- Limited by 128MB memory and 5-minute CPU bounds on Workers
- Large history pushes require multiple smaller operations
- Full clone of repositories with millions of objects may exceed CPU limits
- Pull requests disabled - contributions via email only
- Requires Cloudflare account or self-hosted celld setup
- Additional R2 bucket configuration needed for optimal performance
- Complexity in managing multiple Durable Objects
Installation
cloud
npm install npx wrangler r2 bucket create dgit-pack-cache # optional: R2 pack offload + clone cache npx wrangler deploy npx wrangler secret put GIT_TOKEN # the push password
native
Set a real GIT_TOKEN var in wrangler.celld.jsonc first: ```sh celld deploy wrangler.celld.jsonc --bucket s3://my-cells --endpoint https://... CELLD_V8_HEAP_LIMIT_MB=4096 CELLD_LTX_DURABILITY_TIMEOUT_SECS=180 \ celld --bucket s3://my-cells --endpoint https://... \ --listen 0.0.0.0:8080 --internal-listen 10.0.0.1:8081 --advertise 10.0.0.1:8081 ```
FAQ
What is dgit?
dgit is an open-source project licensed under MIT.
What language is dgit built with?
Primary language: TypeScript.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Licensed under MIT. Check the license for commercial use.
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