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fossil

Simple, high-reliability distributed SCM with built-in web interface

Version Control linuxmacoswindows C BSD-2-Clause

Description

Fossil is a simple, high-reliability, distributed software configuration management system. It features project management, a built-in web interface, friendly self-hosting, simple networking, and is distributed as an all-in-one standalone executable.

AI Summary

All-in-one distributed SCM with built-in wiki, bug tracker, and web interface

Capabilities

  • + Distributed version control
  • + Built-in web interface for browsing
  • + Integrated wiki and bug tracker
  • + Single standalone executable
  • + Easy self-hosting

Use When

  • When you want an all-in-one SCM with built-in project management
  • When simplicity and reliability are priorities

Avoid When

  • x When you need Git ecosystem compatibility

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