Gitea Mirror v2.0.0

We're excited to announce the release of Gitea Mirror v2.0.0, a major update that brings significant architectural improvements, performance enhancements, and new deployment options.

🔄 Major Changes

SQLite-Only Architecture

• Removed Redis dependency: SQLite now handles both data storage and real-time event notifications
• Simplified deployment: Single database file for all application needs
• Improved reliability: Reduced moving parts means fewer potential points of failure
• Enhanced data integrity: SQLite's ACID compliance ensures data consistency

Bun Runtime Migration

• Complete migration from Node.js to Bun: Faster startup and execution times
• Native SQLite integration: Using Bun's built-in SQLite driver for optimal performance
• Improved package management: Simplified dependencies with Bun's package manager
• Reduced memory footprint: More efficient resource utilization

Deployment Enhancements

• Proxmox LXC container support: Added scripts for easy deployment on Proxmox
• Multi-architecture Docker images: Support for both ARM64 (Apple Silicon, Raspberry Pi) and x86_64 platforms
• Simplified installation: One-command setup for various deployment scenarios
• Improved Docker Compose configurations: For both development and production environments

UI and Framework Updates

• Updated to Astro 5.x: Latest features and performance improvements
• React 19 support: Utilizing the latest React capabilities
• Tailwind CSS v4: Enhanced styling capabilities
• Shadcn UI components: Modern, accessible UI elements

Database Management

• Enhanced database tools: New scripts for database maintenance and integrity checks
• Automatic event cleanup: Configurable retention periods for event data
• Database migration utilities: Tools for schema updates and fixes
• Improved error handling: Better recovery from database issues

🛠️ Other Improvements

• Enhanced error logging: More detailed error information for troubleshooting
• Improved GitHub API integration: Better handling of rate limits and pagination
• Optimized mirroring process: More efficient repository synchronization
• Updated documentation: Comprehensive guides for all deployment scenarios
• Security enhancements: Regular vulnerability scanning in CI pipeline
• Dependency updates: All dependencies updated to latest stable versions

🚀 Getting Started

See the Quick Start Guide for detailed instructions on getting up and running quickly.

Docker (Recommended)

docker compose --profile production up -d

Bun

bun run setup && bun run start

Proxmox LXC

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/arunavo4/gitea-mirror/main/scripts/gitea-mirror-lxc-installer.sh | bash

🙏 Acknowledgements

Special thanks to all contributors and users who provided feedback and suggestions for this release.