Migrating From Gitlab to Forgejo

· Bentasker Co · July 10, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Summary
This blog post shares the author's experience migrating from Gitlab to Forgejo, detailing various challenges faced and solutions implemented during the process. It discusses deployment via Docker, data migration techniques, issues with Gitlab's comment and date handling, and integration with CI tool Woodpecker. The author also highlights resource savings with Forgejo and reflects on the migration experience, ultimately expressing hope for Forgejo's longevity as a solution.
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