Migrating all my repositories from #github to #codeberg, because of general #microsoft #ai fuckery. 
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So, if I wanna leave GitHub and I need private repositories, where do I go?
GitLab's CEO has been problematic in the past.
Codeberg doesn't support private repos.
What other options are out there?
Do I just self-host my own git server and be done with it?
I currently (sorta) use GitHub's boards for "planning" purposes, but that's not like a hard requirement since I can get that elsewhere if I really want to.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/08/github-will-be-folded-into-microsoft-proper-as-ceo-steps-down/
"GitHub and its leadership team will continue its mission as part of Microsoft’s CoreAI organization, with more details shared soon," Dohmke wrote.
No thanks. Codeberg is as good a place to hang my hat as any.
Ars Technica · GitHub will be folded into Microsoft proper as CEO steps down
The #Codeberg hashtag has many asking about private repositories. Our notifications have _completely_ exploded, and our exposure to feedback from "outside our bubble" have lead to us receiving several signs that we can improve our messaging on, such as this FAQ entry: https://docs.codeberg.org/getting-started/faq/#how-about-private-repositories%3F
We're working on clarifying our stance. Here's a work-in-progress pull request that we are working on in real time to clarify what our stance is: https://codeberg.org/Codeberg/Documentation/pulls/660
docs.codeberg.orgFrequently Asked Questions | Codeberg Documentation
Migrating from github to codeberg was very easy.
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@nixCraft
Sorry for this basic question, but I’m trying to understand the practical differences between using #Codeberg and #GitHub.
My setup:
I work on small personal projects
All code runs locally on my own device
I use plain git locally and push to a remote
No one else is collaborating on my code yet (no merges nor pull requests from other users)
Given this simple, single-developer workflow, would GitHub offer me any real functional advantages over Codeberg? If so, what specifically? Thanks.
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@jaredwhite @nixCraft To be clear: If people get mad at both Microsoft AND GitHub, that's still a win-win for me. 
If a news like this is what it takes to move people away from GitHub, I'm all for it! But I'm worried the same people will just go to the NEXT random proprietary bullshit, so the systemic problem is not fixed, you just answer to a different owner now.
Basically I'm saying we should all be using #Codeberg. 
(and give them money, if possible)
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The https://forgefed.org developers are extending the specs, and asking for feedback in the issue trackers on #Codeberg, but none is forthcoming.
As a result large crowds root for @forgefed #forge federation to come along, but it will not happen anytime soon at the current pace.
@nlnet through #NGI0 provide funding to #ForgeFed, #Vervis, #Anvil, and also #Forgejo and these people are bravely forging ahead. More community help is needed though.
Same is true for #Gitlab's federation efforts.
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#Codeberg is excellent, but the future is decentralized (tired but true)
Even the best basket may break from too many eggs.
Fortunately, they use #forgejo and the future of that appears to be #federated 
https://chaos.social/@meissa@social.meissa-gmbh.de/114977183410785801
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] You know that #microsoft has made #github part of its #ai division, but did you know that #codeberg actively blocks ai scrapers via #anubis ?
So Github is stealing your code and trying to use it to train your replacement and Codeberg is fighting for your future.
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Just a reminder that last week I wrote about making my exit from starting any new projects on GitHub and centering all new work on #Codeberg or self-hosted Forgejo.
This is doubly true with today's news, and now we're rethinking maybe migrating Bridgetown after all.
I thought the whole point of open source was that people's work in software shouldn't be strip-mined for the benefit of select mega-corporations. Wow did we get fooled!
Jared WhiteLink: I’m Done with GitHub. Bye!
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I'm sure you know what EEE means.
Here, Microsoft has moved up to EEEE.
Embrace, Extend, Enshittify, Extinguish.
Axios reports that Microsoft isn't directly replacing Dohmke, and GitHub's leadership team will be reporting to multiple executives in the CoreAI division.
[multiple works best /s]
Use #Codeberg
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We, the operators of this social media account, sometimes face dilemmas about what we want to post. For example: "Are you a Hubber and want to become a Berger? We're looking forward to you!"
Love it or hate it, one thing is certain: It doesn't really matter, because others are doing our marketing today. 