git-bug
GPL-3.0+ offline-first bugs stored inside the git repo
DevOps / Tooling · AGPL-3.0 · 10.8k
Reviewed 2026-09-26 · last push 2026-10-18 · repo checked 2026-10-19
What's Good
GPL-3.0+ (not AGPL) (git-bug/git-bug). Mature since 2018. brew / scoop / binaries / source free. Bugs travel with the repo for air-gapped and offline workflows; bridge to hosted trackers via remotes when you need sync.
The Catch
Not an agent product — offline-first bugs in git. Vs GitHub/GitLab/Linear: hosted trackers win on UI and notifications; git-bug wins when the issue database must survive without a network and stay colocated with history. Overnight HN heat is discovery, not a new category.
Verdict
GPL-3.0+ offline bug tracker in git when issues must live with the repo — skip if you want an agent board or a hosted tracker UX.
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