n34 is an open source command-line interface (CLI) tool for sending and receiving Git issues, patches and comments over the Nostr protocol. It supports creating, replying to, and managing issues and patches, making Git collaboration decentralized and censorship-resistant.
Handle the full development lifecycle with patches, issues, replies, and status tracking, all through the decentralized Nostr protocol.
Fully implements the NIP-34 specification for Git repositories on Nostr, ensuring compatibility with the decentralized ecosystem.
Intuitive CLI interface designed for developers who want to integrate Git workflows with Nostr seamlessly.
No accounts, no passwords, no centralized servers. You control your identity and data through cryptographic keys.
Current implementation status and upcoming features
Get started with n34 in seconds
cargo install n34
# The execautable will be in ~/.cargo/bin/n34or
git clone https://git.4rs.nl/awiteb/n34.git
cd n34 && cargo build --release
# The execautable will be in target/release/n34NixOS (Version 0.4.0 or later)
git clone https://git.4rs.nl/awiteb/n34.git
cd n34 && nix build
# The execautable will be in result/bin/n34home-manager
Add this to your flake.nix inputs
Specify the version you want to install, or remove ?ref for the unreleased version. You can also use any mirror; it doesn't have to be git.4rs.nl
inputs = {
n34.url = "git+https://git.4rs.nl/awiteb/n34.git?ref=refs/tags/vx.y.x";
};
And this in your home packages
packages = [ inputs.n34.packages."${pkgs.system}".default ];
Once installed, run n34 --help to see available commands.
Nostr is fundamentally different from traditional platforms because it's not an application or service, it's a decentralized protocol. This means any tool or app can integrate with it, enabling open, permissionless collaboration without relying on centralized gatekeepers. Unlike proprietary systems, Nostr doesn't require emails, passwords, or accounts. You interact directly through relays, whether you self-host your own or use public ones, ensuring no single point of failure or control.
What makes Nostr uniquely resilient is its design, the protocol itself is just a set of rules, not a company or product that can disappear. Your Git issues, patches, and comments persist as long as relays choose to store them, immune to the whims of corporate shutdowns or policy changes. Nostr is infrastructure in its purest form, an idea that outlives any temporary implementation. n34 taps into a future-proof foundation for decentralized collaboration.