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[Feature Request] Support read/write to generic Git repositories
- [x] I agree to follow the Code of Conduct that this project adheres to.
- [x] I have searched the issue tracker for a feature request that matches the one I want to file, without success.
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. In restricted or offline environments, teams often need to save .drawio diagrams to self-hosted or generic Git repositories (not limited to GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket integrations). Currently, only a few specific platform integrations exist, and there is no way to read/write from arbitrary Git remotes, which forces users to rely on additional manual steps or abandon their unified workflow.
Describe the solution you'd like Add a Generic Git Remote option under “file storage/version control” with support for:
- Configurable remote URL (https:// or ssh://)
- Authentication (SSH key / username + token)
- Branch and path prefix selection (e.g. diagrams/)
- Read/write operations: open, save, save as, retrieve history (via commits)
- Conflict handling: upstream change detection, merge prompt, or save to a new branch
Describe alternatives you've considered
- Export files manually and use an external Git client (error-prone and inefficient)
- Use GitHub/GitLab-only integrations (not suitable for self-hosted or enterprise Git solutions)
- Sync via WebDAV/S3 backends and push to Git server separately (adds unnecessary operational complexity)
Additional context
- Common scenario: enterprise environments with strict auditing and compliance requirements.
- Security: keys/tokens should be used only locally or within the session; ideally with optional “read-only” mode or signed commits.
- Compatibility: this feature would complement, not replace, the existing GitHub/GitLab integrations.
- I understand that the project does not accept PRs; this request is only to confirm whether such functionality is within scope or if there is an official alternative recommendation.