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Description

Fossil is a robust and straightforward distributed software configuration management system that boasts several advanced functionalities, including Project Management, which not only facilitates distributed version control akin to Git and Mercurial but also incorporates features for bug tracking, wikis, forums, chat, and technotes. It comes equipped with a built-in web interface that is themeable, extensible, and user-friendly, providing a comprehensive array of information pages that enhance situational awareness. As a self-contained and standalone executable, Fossil can be easily installed by downloading a precompiled binary for operating systems like Linux, Mac, or Windows and placing it in your $PATH. Furthermore, it allows users to establish a project website in mere minutes through various methods and is designed to be CPU and memory efficient, meaning most projects can be hosted on a budget-friendly $5/month VPS or even a Raspberry Pi. Additionally, users have the option to create an automatic mirror on GitHub. Networking is straightforward with Fossil, which utilizes standard HTTPS or SSH for secure communications, ensuring seamless connectivity. Overall, Fossil presents an all-in-one solution for developers looking to manage their projects efficiently and effectively.

Description

Mercurial is an open-source, distributed version control system that caters to projects of all sizes while providing a user-friendly interface. It adeptly manages projects regardless of their complexity, ensuring that each clone retains the entire project history, which allows most operations to be performed locally, quickly, and conveniently. With support for a diverse range of workflows, Mercurial also allows users to easily augment its capabilities through extensions. The tool is designed to fulfill its promises, as many operations tend to succeed on the first attempt without needing specialized knowledge. Users can enhance Mercurial’s features by activating the official extensions included with the tool, downloading additional ones from the wiki, or even developing their own custom extensions. These extensions, crafted in Python, can modify the fundamental commands, introduce new ones, and access all core functions of Mercurial, making it a highly adaptable tool for version control. Ultimately, Mercurial empowers users to tailor their version control experience according to their specific needs and preferences.

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API Access

Has API

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Integrations

AppHarbor
Bitergia Analytics
C++Builder
DataGrip
Fisheye
GenRocket
GoLand
IntelliJ IDEA
OpsHub
QF-Test
Qt Creator
Rally Software
Repositery
SQLite
Socean
Sourcetree
TestComplete
Wing Python IDE
Zulip

Pricing Details

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Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Fossil

Founded

2010

Website

fossil-scm.org/home/doc/trunk/www/index.wiki

Vendor Details

Company Name

Mercurial

Country

United States

Website

www.mercurial-scm.org

Product Features

CMDB

Change Management
Configuration Management
Data Visualization
Device Auto Discovery
IT Asset Management
Impact Management
License Management
Performance Management
Relationship Mapping

Version Control

Branch Creation / Deletion
Centralized Version History
Code Review
Code Version Management
Collaboration Tools
Compare / Merge Branches
Digital Asset / Binary File Storage
Isolated Code Branches
Option to Revert to Previous
Pull Requests
Roles / Permissions

Product Features

Source Code Management

Access Controls/Permissions
Bug Tracking
Build Automation
Change Management
Code Review
Collaboration
Continuous Integration
Repository Management
Version Control

Version Control

Branch Creation / Deletion
Centralized Version History
Code Review
Code Version Management
Collaboration Tools
Compare / Merge Branches
Digital Asset / Binary File Storage
Isolated Code Branches
Option to Revert to Previous
Pull Requests
Roles / Permissions

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