Gitea on ClawCloud: One-Click Git Server

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Introduction

In collaborative software development, a private Git server is a core requirement for many teams. Gitea, a lightweight open-source Git platform, combined with ClawCloud Run's free container resources and one-click deployment, allows developers to set up their own dedicated code hosting service in just 3 minutes.


Why Choose Gitea?

Key Advantages

  1. Minimal and Efficient

    • Single binary deployment, memory usage <100MB

    • Full Git functionality: Issues, PRs, Wikis

  2. Collaboration-Friendly

    • Fine-grained permission control (team/repository levels)

    • CI/CD integration (Drone/Jenkins)

  3. Data Sovereignty

    • 100% private hosting

    • Supports data migration (GitHub/GitLab imports)


3-Minute Deployment Guide

How to Deploy on ClawCloud Run:

  1. Log into the Console https://console.run.claw.cloud

  2. Search on App Store → Type "Gitea"

  3. One-Click Install → Click the "Deploy" button ✅ Access via generated domain (e.g., gitea-xxx.run.claw.cloud)


Basic Configuration Demo

1. Initial Setup

# First-time setup wizard  
- Database: SQLite (default) or MySQL  
- Admin Account: Set username/email/password  
- Service URL: Bind custom domain

2. Data Persistence

# Storage volume configuration (prevent data loss)  
- Host path: /data/gitea  
- Container path: /data

Backup Recommendations:

  • Daily automatic SQLite database backup

  • Regular Git repository synchronization to object storage

3. Team Collaboration Configuration

FeaturePathScenario
Create Organization/organizationsDepartment-level project management
Set Protected BranchesRepository → Settings → BranchesPrevent accidental deletion of the main branch
Webhook IntegrationRepository → Settings → WebhooksTrigger CI/CD automatically

Enterprise Use Cases

Example: Cross-Region R&D Teams

  1. Code Hosting

    • Primary Repository: Singapore node (low latency)

    • Mirror Repository: Frankfurt node (disaster recovery)

  2. Permission Management - Dev Team: Push access (non-protected branches) - Architecture Team: Code review access - Ops Team: Production deployment access

  3. Performance Improvements

    • PR average processing time ↓ 40% (built-in review tools)

    • Build failure rate ↓ 60% (integrated Drone CI)


Comparison with Traditional Solutions

Git Hosting ServiceGitea Solution
GitHub CloudPrivate deployment with zero monthly cost
GitLab Self-Host70% reduced resource usage
Public Cloud Hosting100% code stays within the internal network
Manual MaintenanceAutomated updates (container images)

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