Services

devhack services! we run these on servers at the space and try to opt for the best self-hosted options available that fit our use cases.

Matrix Homeserver

Overview

Our community operates a self-hosted Matrix homeserver, providing secure and decentralized communication for our members. Matrix is an open standard for interoperable, decentralized, and real-time communication.

Features

Real-time messaging: Chat in real-time with other members using both direct messages and group chat rooms.
End-to-End Encryption: Our Matrix homeserver supports end-to-end encryption, ensuring that your conversations remain private.
Federation: Connect with users on other Matrix servers, allowing seamless communication with people in other communities.
Bridging: Our Matrix space is bridged with the telegram and signal devhack chats.
VoIP and Video Conferencing: Use Matrix for voice and video calls, providing seamless integration for real-time communication.

How to Join

1. Download and install Element, a popular Matrix client.

2. Register an account on our Matrix homeserver: devhack.net

3. Once logged in, join the #devhack:devhack.net space.

Additional Resources

Git Forge

Overview

/dev/hack hosts its own Git forge, providing a platform for collaborative software development and version control. The Git forge is self-hosted using the Forgejo platform, an open-source alternative to popular services like GitHub and GitLab.

Features

Repositories: Create and manage repositories for your projects, whether for personal or group development.
Collaboration: Collaborate with other members by tracking issues, pull requests, and reviewing code.
Continuous Integration: Integrate with CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment.
Webhooks: Connect your repositories to external services via webhooks to respond to events such as commits or pull requests.
User Management: Fine-grain access control lets you manage repo visibility (private/public) and user permissions.

How to Get Started

1. Visit our Git forge and login using your IDP_account 2. Create a new repository or browse existing ones to get involved in ongoing projects. 3. Start pushing code using `git`:

  ```shell
  git clone https://git.devhack.net/you/your-repo.git
  cd your-repo
  git add .
  git commit -m "Your commit message"
  git push origin main
  ```

Additional Resources

Forgejo User Guide

Git Documentation

Other Services

We offer a variety of additional services for our members, including:

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