Self-host openchangelog
v0.8.2Self-hosted changelog website from Markdown files
- Stars
- 342
- Port
- 6001 (HTTP server)
ghcr.io/jonashiltl/openchangelog
What is openchangelog?
Openchangelog is a self-hosted changelog website generator that renders Markdown release notes from GitHub, GitLab, Forgejo, or local files into a polished web UI. It provides full-text search, password protection for private changelogs, automatic RSS feeds, and configurable dark/light/system themes. The application runs as a single Go binary in a Docker container with no database required — only a YAML configuration file and a volume for release notes. It also offers a Next.js widget for embedding the changelog in other applications and optional analytics via Tinybird. The project is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and actively maintained.
Should you self-host openchangelog?
openchangelog scores 47/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #98 of 166 in Developer Tools. It has 342 GitHub stars.
It shipped 6 stable releases in the past year. The latest, v0.8.2, came out on 12 August 2026. New versions land roughly every 2 months.
Setup is easy: most people get it running in one sitting. An official Docker image is available. It is AGPL-3.0-licensed and written mostly in Go.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is openhands (87/100, 92 094 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See openchangelog vs openhands side by side.
Features
- Analytics with Tinybird
- Automatic RSS feed
- Configurable caching
- Custom logo and branding
- Full-Text Search
- Keep a Changelog format support
- Multiple source integrations
- Next.js embed widget
- No Database Required
- Password Protection
- Search indexing
openchangelog README
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