In simple English
OneDev lets you host your own code and manage your software projects. It gives you a place to store files, track tasks, run tests, and write documentation. It includes artificial intelligence helpers to review code and fix bugs automatically. You run it on your own server instead of paying a large company to host your project. It requires server management knowledge to set up and keep running safely.
What it is
OneDev is an all-in-one software development platform written in Java. It provides Git repositories, task tracking, automated testing pipelines, package registries, and built-in AI teammates.
What it is good for
Solo builders who want a complete, self-hosted alternative to GitHub or GitLab without paying heavy monthly fees or needing a massive server.
- Runs well on small servers with 2 GB of RAM.
- Includes built-in CI/CD pipelines, package registries, and issue tracking.
- Features native AI integration for code reviews and task automation.
- Requires Docker or Java server setup and ongoing maintenance.
- Intel Macs and older operating systems are no longer supported.
- Java-based stack can be heavy to troubleshoot for non-Java developers.
GitHub, GitLab, or separate Jira and Jenkins setups
Docker, PostgreSQL
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docker run -p 6610:6610 -p 6611:6611 -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock -v ~/onedev:/opt/onedev theonedev/onedev