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Description

Fossil is a robust and straightforward distributed software configuration management system that boasts several advanced functionalities, including Project Management, which not only facilitates distributed version control akin to Git and Mercurial but also incorporates features for bug tracking, wikis, forums, chat, and technotes. It comes equipped with a built-in web interface that is themeable, extensible, and user-friendly, providing a comprehensive array of information pages that enhance situational awareness. As a self-contained and standalone executable, Fossil can be easily installed by downloading a precompiled binary for operating systems like Linux, Mac, or Windows and placing it in your $PATH. Furthermore, it allows users to establish a project website in mere minutes through various methods and is designed to be CPU and memory efficient, meaning most projects can be hosted on a budget-friendly $5/month VPS or even a Raspberry Pi. Additionally, users have the option to create an automatic mirror on GitHub. Networking is straightforward with Fossil, which utilizes standard HTTPS or SSH for secure communications, ensuring seamless connectivity. Overall, Fossil presents an all-in-one solution for developers looking to manage their projects efficiently and effectively.

Description

GitHub stands as the leading platform for developers globally, renowned for its security, scalability, and community appreciation. By joining the ranks of millions of developers and businesses, you can contribute to the software that drives the world forward. Collaborate within the most inventive communities, all while utilizing our top-tier tools, support, and services. If you're overseeing various contributors, take advantage of our free GitHub Team for Open Source option. Additionally, GitHub Sponsors is available to assist in financing your projects. We're thrilled to announce the return of The Pack, where we’ve teamed up to provide students and educators with complimentary access to premier developer tools throughout the academic year and beyond. Furthermore, if you work for a recognized nonprofit, association, or a 501(c)(3), we offer a discounted Organization account to support your mission. With these offerings, GitHub continues to empower diverse users in their software development journeys.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Aurora No 
Breadcrumb.ai No 
CodeSonar No 
Compass No 
Delinea Cloud Access Controller No 
Flow XO No 
Frigate+ No 
Gemini 2.5 Flash Image No 
Graphite No 
Linx Security No 
Lucy No 
Monkedo No 
Nango No 
PRAXIS Technology Escrow No 
Reshift No 
Saasdesk No 
ScrumDo No 
Shiplight No 
SimpleSite No 
Uffizzi No 

Integrations

Aurora Yes 
Breadcrumb.ai Yes 
CodeSonar Yes 
Compass Yes 
Delinea Cloud Access Controller Yes 
Flow XO Yes 
Frigate+ Yes 
Gemini 2.5 Flash Image Yes 
Graphite Yes 
Linx Security Yes 
Lucy Yes 
Monkedo Yes 
Nango Yes 
PRAXIS Technology Escrow Yes 
Reshift Yes 
Saasdesk Yes 
ScrumDo Yes 
Shiplight Yes 
SimpleSite Yes 
Uffizzi Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Fossil

Founded

2010

Website

fossil-scm.org/home/doc/trunk/www/index.wiki

Vendor Details

Company Name

GitHub

Founded

2008

Country

United States

Website

github.com

Product Features

CMDB

Change Management No 
Configuration Management Yes 
Data Visualization Yes 
Device Auto Discovery No 
IT Asset Management No 
Impact Management No 
License Management No 
Performance Management Yes 
Relationship Mapping No 

Version Control

Branch Creation / Deletion No 
Centralized Version History No 
Code Review No 
Code Version Management No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Compare / Merge Branches No 
Digital Asset / Binary File Storage No 
Isolated Code Branches No 
Option to Revert to Previous No 
Pull Requests No 
Roles / Permissions No 

Product Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions Yes 
Code Assistance No 
Code Refactoring Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Compatibility Testing Yes 
Data Modeling Yes 
Debugging No 
Deployment Management Yes 
Graphical User Interface No 
Mobile Development No 
No-Code Yes 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Software Development No 
Source Control Yes 
Testing Management No 
Version Control Yes 
Web App Development No 

Build Automation

Automated Testing No 
Build Cache No 
Build Management Tools No 
Build Metrics No 
Change Only Compiling No 
Debugging Tools No 
Dependency Management No 
IDE Compatibility No 
Parallel Testing No 
Plugin Library No 
Source Code Management No 
Version Conflict Resolution No 

Continuous Delivery

Application Lifecycle Management No 
Application Release Automation No 
Build Automation No 
Build Log No 
Change Management No 
Configuration Management No 
Continuous Deployment No 
Continuous Integration No 
Feature Toggles / Feature Flags No 
Quality Management No 
Testing Management No 

Continuous Integration

Build Log No 
Change Management No 
Configuration Management No 
Continuous Delivery No 
Continuous Deployment No 
Debugging No 
Permission Management No 
Quality Assurance Management No 
Testing Management No 

Software Documentation

Access Roles / User Permissions Yes 
Automatic Documentation Generation No 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Docs Web Hosting Yes 
Feedback Capture No 
Markdown Support No 
Multiple Formats Support No 
Multiple Versions Support Yes 
Version Control Yes 
WYSIWIG Editor No 
Webhooks Yes 
reStructured Text Support No 

Source Code Management

Access Controls/Permissions Yes 
Bug Tracking Yes 
Build Automation Yes 
Change Management Yes 
Code Review Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Continuous Integration Yes 
Repository Management Yes 
Version Control Yes 

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Application Security No 
Dashboard No 
Debugging No 
Deployment Management No 
IDE No 
Multi-Language Scanning No 
Real-Time Analytics No 
Source Code Scanning No 
Vulnerability Scanning No 

Version Control

Branch Creation / Deletion Yes 
Centralized Version History Yes 
Code Review Yes 
Code Version Management Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Compare / Merge Branches Yes 
Digital Asset / Binary File Storage Yes 
Isolated Code Branches No 
Option to Revert to Previous Yes 
Pull Requests Yes 
Roles / Permissions Yes 

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