Gitea 1.22.0 released with HTMX & Tailwind support, updated database versions, and more

Gitea has launched version 1.22.0, featuring significant updates and improvements. This release marks a strategic shift with the introduction of HTMX and Tailwind, signaling the gradual phase-out of jQuery and Fomantic UI. The dark theme has been completely rewritten, and organizations can now customize their profiles. Users can also search code without the need for enabling the indexer.

New repository creation options include choosing between SHA1 or SHA256 for Commit IDs, provided the server git supports it. Gitea now only supports databases that have not reached end of life, updating minimum versions to MySQL 8.0, PostgreSQL 12, and MSSQL 2012. Additionally, Gitea will warn users if it detects a case-insensitive database, a common default in MySQL and MSSQL.

The template system has been refactored, theme naming simplified, and new alert types added with a new syntax. Repository descriptions are now limited to basic Markdown features like bold and italic. Gitea 1.22.0 also includes numerous enhancements, minor breaking changes, and bug fixes.