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Gitea requires a database which is unwanted feature for "git server" in my little world.

I'm just looking for "website" (read: interface) that list files over HTTPS, with the ability to show nice looking diffs. Some sort of ssh keys(?) to prevent unauthorized access etc.

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Maybe something like gitweb? https://git-scm.com/docs/gitweb

I have not used it before, but it seems like it follows your requirements (Except auth using SSH keys maybe, but that could be a task for e.g. Nginx)

Thanks, I discovered "git instaweb" which is based on gitweb. It's nice and offers mostly what I'm after,but the 100% layout width is terrible (no opt to configure it).

Maybe something like gitolite then?

https://github.com/sitaramc/gitolite

I've not used it personally though, so no idea how well it works in practise.

Thanks! Gitolite doesn't offer any UI for what I see. Also to set it up is too complicated.

I just found about "git instaweb" (developed by Git authors, but it's extra OS package) - it works locally, probably what I was looking for (minus the 100% width page layout).

BTW There's Gitblit is someone's fancy hosting Java app.

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