GitForms – Zero-cost contact forms using GitHub Issues as database
got tired of paying $29–99/month for simple contact forms on landing pages and side projects (Typeform, Tally, etc.).So I built GitForms: an open-source contact form that stores submissions as GitHub Issues.How it works:Form runs on your Next.js 14 site (Tailwind + TypeScript) On submit → creates a new Issue in your repo via GitHub API You get instant email notifications from GitHub (free) Zero ongoing costs:No database, no backend servers Deploy on Vercel/Netlify free tier in minutes Configurable via JSON (themes, text, multi-language) Perfect for MVPs, landing pages, portfolios,…
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GitForms is an open-source contact form tool that stores submissions as GitHub Issues instead of using a traditional database. Built with Next.js 14, it integrates directly into landing pages and portfolio sites, eliminating hosting and database costs. Form submissions trigger GitHub Issues automatically, with notifications sent via GitHub's free email system. The tool deploys to Vercel or Netlify's free tier and offers JSON-based configuration for customization. It suits developers building MVPs, landing pages, and portfolios who want zero-cost form handling without paying monthly subscription fees.
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got tired of paying $29–99/month for simple contact forms on landing pages and side projects (Typeform, Tally, etc.).So I built GitForms: an open-source contact form that stores submissions as GitHub Issues.How it works:Form runs on your Next.js 14 site (Tailwind + TypeScript) On submit → creates a new Issue in your repo via GitHub API You get instant email notifications from GitHub (free) Zero ongoing costs:No database, no backend servers Deploy on Vercel/Netlify free tier in minutes Configurable via JSON (themes, text, multi-language) Perfect for MVPs, landing pages, portfolios, or any low-volume use case.Repo: https://github.com/Luigigreco/gitforms License: CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0 (non-commercial only – fine for personal projects, not client work).Curious what HN thinks: would you use this? Any obvious improvements or edge cases I missed?Thanks!
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