Radicle is a sovereign code forge built on Git
10 days ago
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- #decentralized
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- Radicle is a sovereign code forge built on Git, offering a peer-to-peer code collaboration stack.
- Unlike centralized platforms, Radicle operates in a decentralized manner with no single controlling entity.
- Users maintain full control over their data and workflow, with repositories replicated across peers.
- Radicle Desktop provides a graphical collaborative experience alongside the CLI.
- Installation is simple with a shell command or via the download page; supports Linux, macOS, and BSD.
- The protocol uses cryptographic identities, Git for data transfer, and a custom gossip protocol for metadata exchange.
- All social artifacts are stored in Git and signed with public-key cryptography for authenticity.
- Radicle is local-first, ensuring functionality even offline, and supports easy migration and backup.
- Collaborative Objects (COBs) enable features like issues, discussions, and code review within Git.
- The stack is modular, with CLI, web interface, and TUI options, allowing for customization and extension.
- Radicle is open source under MIT and Apache 2.0 licenses, encouraging community contributions.
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