giscus
A lightweight comments system for websites that uses GitHub Discussions for storage and moderation.
What is giscus?
giscus is an open-source commenting system that replaces traditional third-party comment platforms by using GitHub Discussions as its backend. It allows website owners to embed a comment section where visitors can post using their GitHub accounts, with all data stored and moderated directly within GitHub. This eliminates the need for a separate database or complex backend infrastructure.
Developers, technical writers, and bloggers who host static websites (e.g., via Jekyll, Hugo, Next.js) and want a lightweight, privacy-respecting comment system integrated with their GitHub workflow.
giscus offers a completely free, tracking-free alternative to services like Disqus, with no ads and no database management required. Its tight integration with GitHub Discussions simplifies moderation and leverages GitHub's familiar interface for both site owners and commenters.
Overview
A commenting system powered by GitHub Discussions. :octocat: :speech_balloon: :gem:
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding comments to static blogs without a backend
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