Giscus

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Giscus

A comment system powered by GitHub Discussions. :octocat: :speech_balloon: :gem:

Overview:

giscus is a comments system powered by GitHub Discussions that allows visitors to leave comments and reactions on websites via GitHub. It is open-source, does not track users or show ads, and is always free to use. The data is stored in GitHub Discussions, eliminating the need for a separate database. giscus supports custom themes, multiple languages, is extensively configurable, and automatically fetches new comments and edits from GitHub. It can also be self-hosted.

Features:

  • Open Source: giscus is open-source, freely available, and does not display ads or track users.
  • No Database Needed: All data is stored in GitHub Discussions, eliminating the need for a separate database.
  • Custom Themes: Supports custom themes for a personalized look.
  • Multiple Languages: Supports multiple languages for wider accessibility.
  • Auto-sync: Automatically fetches new comments and edits from GitHub.
  • Self-Hosted Option: Can be self-hosted for more control over the system.
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