Tutorial: How to install GitPrep on Arch Linux

GitPrep is an open-source web application for hosting Git repositories. It is a simple, lightweight, and easy-to-use alternative to more complex Git hosting solutions. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing GitPrep on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, we need to ensure that our system meets the following requirements:

• A machine with Arch Linux installed
• A non-root user with sudo privileges
• Git and Perl installed on the system

If you don't have Git and Perl installed on your system, you can install them using the following commands:

sudo pacman -S git
sudo pacman -S perl

Steps for Installation

1. Install the cpanminus package using pacman:

sudo pacman -S cpanminus

2. Install the libarchive and pkgconf packages:

sudo pacman -S libarchive pkgconf

3. Run the following command to install the dependencies required by GitPrep:

sudo cpanm --installdeps https://github.com/yuki-kimoto/gitprep

4. Clone the GitPrep repository using git:

git clone https://github.com/yuki-kimoto/gitprep.git

5. Change the directory to the cloned GitPrep repository:

cd gitprep

6. Run the Makefile.PL file to generate the Makefile:

perl Makefile.PL

7. Install GitPrep using the make command:

sudo make install

8. Start the GitPrep service using the systemctl command:

sudo systemctl start gitprep

9. Enable the GitPrep service to start on boot:

sudo systemctl enable gitprep

Congratulations! You have successfully installed GitPrep on your Arch Linux machine.

Conclusion

GitPrep is a lightweight and easy-to-use Git hosting solution that can be easily installed on Arch Linux. In this tutorial, we have guided you through the installation process step-by-step. Now you can host your Git repositories on your own server with GitPrep.

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