GitBucket is a web-based application that provides a self-hosted Git repository server, written in Scala. It is easy to install and use, and provides an excellent alternative to other Git repository management tools. This tutorial will explain how to install GitBucket on Arch Linux.
Before proceeding with the installation, make sure the following prerequisites are met:
You can download GitBucket from the official website, or you can use the following command to download it directly:
wget https://github.com/gitbucket/gitbucket/releases/download/4.36.1/gitbucket.war
This will download the latest version of GitBucket to your system.
By default, GitBucket will store its data in a directory called .gitbucket in the user's home directory. You can change this location by editing the GITBUCKET_HOME environment variable.
To set the GITBUCKET_HOME variable, execute the following command in your terminal:
echo 'export GITBUCKET_HOME=/opt/gitbucket' >> ~/.bashrc
This will set the GitBucket data directory to /opt/gitbucket. Make sure to create the directory beforehand.
To start the GitBucket server, use the following command:
java -jar gitbucket.war
This will start GitBucket on port 8080.
If you want to run GitBucket on a different port, use the following command:
java -jar gitbucket.war --port=<your_port>
Open your browser and type the following URL:
http://<IP_ADDRESS>:8080/
Replace <IP_ADDRESS> with the IP address of your Arch Linux machine. You should now see the GitBucket login screen.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install GitBucket on Arch Linux. By following these simple steps, you can easily set up and manage your Git repositories on your own system.
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