diff --git a/topics/gitgost/gitgost.png b/topics/gitgost/gitgost.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d4fe92f625e Binary files /dev/null and b/topics/gitgost/gitgost.png differ diff --git a/topics/gitgost/index.md b/topics/gitgost/index.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..53196efe429 --- /dev/null +++ b/topics/gitgost/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +aliases: git-gost, gitghost, git-anonymous, anonymous-git, ghost-git, git-private, git-no-account +created_by: Livrädo Sandoval +display_name: gitGost +github_url: https://github.com/livrasand/gitGost +logo: gitgost.png +related: git, github, privacy, anonymity, devops, open-source, security, tor, metadata, pull-request +released: November 28, 2025 +short_description: gitGost enables anonymous Git contributions. +topic: gitgost +url: https://gitgost.leapcell.app +wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privacy +--- + +**gitGost** is a privacy-focused tool that allows developers to contribute to public Git repositories without exposing their identity. It removes identifying metadata such as author name, email, and timestamps, and submits contributions through a neutral bot account. It is especially useful in environments where identity exposure may pose personal, professional, or legal risks. While gitGost significantly reduces attribution and traceability, it does not guarantee complete anonymity. Users are encouraged to adopt additional privacy measures such as network obfuscation when necessary.