SCM Manager

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted repository manager for Git, Mercurial & Subversion

Overview

SCM Manager is a lightweight, self-hosted tool for managing Git, Mercurial, and Subversion repositories. It features an intuitive web interface, role-based access control (RBAC) for secure collaboration, and support for CI/CD integrations (e.g., Jenkins) and custom hooks. Deploy easily via Docker, WAR file, or binary package—setup takes minutes even for non-technical users. Ideal for teams wanting full control over their codebase without relying on cloud-based repo services.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  scm_manager:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: scm-manager
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Supports Git, Mercurial & Subversion repositories
Role-based access control (RBAC) for secure team collaboration
Easy integration with CI/CD pipelines and custom hooks

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is SCM Manager hard to install?

No—SCM Manager offers simple deployment options like Docker containers, WAR files, or binary packages. The Docker setup is especially easy: pull the official image and run it with minimal configuration for basic use cases.

? Is it a good alternative to GitHub for self-hosted repo management?

Yes—for teams needing core repo management features without the overhead of full GitLab. It supports multiple VCS types and RBAC, making it ideal for small to medium teams prioritizing code control over advanced enterprise features.

? Does SCM Manager require any paid licenses?

Yes—SCM Manager is open source under the Apache 2.0 license, so it’s completely free to use, modify, and self-host. There are no paid tiers or hidden costs for its core functionality.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Software Development - Project Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full control over codebase (self-hosted)
⊕ Lightweight and low-resource usage

Cons

⊖ Lacks advanced enterprise features (e.g., built-in CI runners)
⊖ Limited third-party integrations compared to cloud-based tools