If you're a Christian developer who's ever felt uneasy about where your code lives, GitHaven offers a refreshing alternative. Built and hosted by Shiloh — a small, privately held tech company on a mission to help people "find peace off tech" — GitHaven provides a free, secure Git service where you can host repositories, collaborate on projects, and manage your code without compromise.^1
Under the hood, GitHaven runs on a customized fork of Gitea, a proven open-source Git platform, giving you a familiar experience if you've used GitHub or GitLab.^2 You get robust version control, issue tracking, pull requests, and all the collaboration tools developers expect — just hosted by brothers and sisters in Christ who share your values.
What sets GitHaven apart is its emphasis on unrestricted collaboration for faith-driven developers. The platform is designed so you can express your faith freely and work alongside like-minded builders without worrying about content policies that might conflict with biblical convictions.^1 Migration from GitHub or GitLab is straightforward, and GitHaven integrates with popular development workflows you're already using.
Shiloh's co-founder and CEO, Tony, is a full-stack developer and Cystic Fibrosis survivor who has been featured on CBS National News.^3 The broader Shiloh ecosystem includes Last Hour Hosting (managed web hosting and cloud services), and the annual Shiloh Echo — a multi-day Christian family retreat in North Idaho focused on privacy, off-grid living, and simple living.^4 Their SOUL principles guide everything they build: Serve our Lord, Own our tech, Unveil with light, and Leave a legacy.^5
The GitHaven source code is fully open — you can inspect, fork, and contribute to the platform itself right from the service.^2 For developers, ministries, or churches looking for a Git hosting solution run by people who love Jesus and take privacy seriously, GitHaven is a solid, no-cost option.
