Show HN: Rickub – The Smartest Git in the Universe
Recorded: Sept. 18, 2026, 4:09 p.m.
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rickub — the git that's never gonna let you down Skip to content rickub Why rickubExploreDocs Pricing☾ ☀Sign in Get started◆ hosted git · code review · CIThe smartest git in the universe.A new home for your projects. Fast, independent, cheaper than GitHub and GitLab with no compromise on your data.Get started free → Explore repositories Read the docs rickub.com/rickub/webEverything you needA full workflow, out of the box.From your first push to your hundredth release — the tools your team works in every day.⎇ Repositories, orgs & teams Push, browse, grant access by role⇄ Merge requests Inline review with intents▶ CI / Actions Your workflows, faster runners Athena AI review Built into every merge request▤ Container registry Built-in OCI registry⌘ CLI, API & MCP Agents are contributors too⬢ Git LFS & releases Large files, tagged downloads rickub.com/rick/portal/cmd/ciguest/main.goOrgs, members and repositories — everything you need to work and to keep that work secured. rickub.com/rick/portal/merge/42/filesThe familiar files-changed, diffs and inline comments — plus an intent marker on every comment, so it is never ambiguous what blocks a merge and what is a passing remark. rickub.com/rick/portal/actions/runs/318GitHub Actions workflows run unchanged, so a migration is a push rather than a rewrite — and the .rickub dialect adds what Actions has no syntax for, like test reports built into the run page. rickub.com/rick/portal/merge/42A reviewer you trigger on a merge request: a summary, inline notes where they belong, and a clear verdict. Included on every plan, processed in the EU, never used for training. ~/code/portal# same namespace, same token as your git remote$ docker push rickub.com/rick/portal:1.2.01.2.0: digest sha256:9f3a… size 2841$ helm push portal-1.2.0.tgz oci://rickub.com/rick/chartsPushed: rickub.com/rick/charts/portal:1.2.0$ oras push rickub.com/rick/portal:1.2.0-sbom sbom.spdx.jsonPushed · artifact type application/spdx+jsonPublish and pull any OCI artifact — container images, Helm charts, SBOMs, WASM — from the same namespace as your code, with one login and one permission model. ~/code/portal$ rickub mr create --title "portal: stabilise diffs"→ !42 opened · Athena review requested$ curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" rickub.com/api/v1/repos/rick/portal/merge/42{ "number": 42, "state": "open", "athena": { "issues": 2 } }# MCP: rickub.com/mcp — same token, same permissionsDrive everything from the rickub CLI or the token-authenticated JSON API. A hosted MCP endpoint lets your agents open, review and merge — under the same permissions you have. rickub.com/rick/portal/releasesTrack large files with standard Git LFS, cut releases from any tag, and share downloads with your users. Jobs 6 Logs Tests 4,317 Artifacts 14,317tests4,314passed3failed8m28sduration rickub/web/actions 98 passed 10msrickub/engine/pack 412 passed 3 failed 2.1sTest reports, built inEmbedded test reportsUse the rickub Actions syntax and every run gets a Tests tab — totals, per-suite timings, and each failing test's own output, to make a review easier.Athena · AI code reviewA reviewer on every merge request.Athena is rickub's built-in AI review agent. Run it on a merge request to get direct feedback, without a never-ending thread of comments. Athena AI2 issues flaggedBilling change touching invoice rounding and a seat-index migration. Logic is sound; two things worth a look before merge.2 inline notes postedRequested atSep 7, 07:07Review time45s★ Kudos @rick src/lib.rs · L42Nice — deriving the archive set from what rollback actually restores is exactly right.ℹ Info @summer src/lib.rs · L88FYI this path is also hit by the nightly job; no change needed.✋ Request change @morty migrations/0042.sql · L3Needs CONCURRENTLY — this takes a write lock on a 40M-row table.Review with intentSay what you mean.Every inline comment carries an intent, so a request for change is unambiguous and praise never goes unnoticed.Get startedBring your code home.Create an account, push a repository, and invite your team. Free to start.Create your account → See pricing Documentation© rickub — never gonna give your repo upWhy rickub Docs Explore Pricing Security LegalOne first-party cookie so a repeat visit isn't counted twice. No cross-site tracking, nothing stored until you accept. Cookie Policy.Accept Decline |
rickub presents itself as a comprehensive platform positioned as the smartest git system, offering an integrated workflow that spans the entire project lifecycle, from initial code push through to final release management. It aims to provide a complete set of tools that teams use daily, functioning as a unified environment for repositories, organizations, and teams, secured by a consistent permission model. The system integrates core Git functionalities with advanced automation and intelligence features. The platform encompasses essential repository management capabilities, allowing users to push, browse, and grant access based on defined roles. A central feature is the sophisticated handling of code review through merge requests, which incorporate inline review mechanisms augmented with intent markers, ensuring clarity regarding proposed changes and review outcomes. This system is further enhanced by integrated continuous integration and actions capabilities; the associated workflows are powered by faster runners and utilize a proprietary dialect that extends the functionality of standard actions by incorporating elements such as built-in test reports directly into the run page. For handling large assets, rickub includes support for Git LFS and releases, enabling the management and sharing of large files and properly tagged downloads. Artifact management is streamlined by an integrated OCI registry, which allows users to publish and pull various artifacts, including container images, Helm charts, and Software Bill of Materials, all accessible through a single login and unified permission model. The system supports agent activity via a command line interface, API, and MCP agents, which can contribute to the process. A significant differentiating factor is the integration of Athena AI, a built-in AI code review agent deployed on every merge request. Athena provides automated feedback, including summarized reviews and inline notes that are contextually linked, allowing reviewers to understand the reasoning behind proposed changes without relying on lengthy comment threads. This AI review process is designed to provide actionable insights, such as flagging potential issues related to logic or specific migration concerns. The system also facilitates the tracking of development through comprehensive monitoring, offering views of jobs, logs, tests, and artifacts related to specific repositories. The framework encourages the use of embedded test reports within Actions runs, which provide detailed metrics on test suite performance and individual test outcomes, improving the overall review experience. Furthermore, the system manages complex change processes by utilizing intentional markers within inline comments, ensuring that requests for changes are unambiguous and that positive feedback is appropriately recorded. Ultimately, rickub seeks to provide a unified, secure, and intelligent environment for all aspects of software development and collaboration. |