How to Install Gitlist on Clear Linux Latest

Gitlist is a web-based git repository browser that allows you to visualize your repositories in a clear and organized way. It is a great tool for teams that are working with git repositories and need a fast way to see what’s going on in their projects.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Gitlist on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Step 1 - Install Required Dependencies

Before we can install Gitlist, we need to install some dependencies. Open your terminal and type the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add devpkg-libzip web-server-basic

This command will install the required dependencies for Gitlist.

Step 2 - Download Gitlist

We will download the latest version of Gitlist from its official website using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/gitlist/gitlist.git

This command will download the Gitlist repository to your current directory.

Step 3 - Install Gitlist

Now that we have downloaded Gitlist, we need to install it. Navigate to the Gitlist directory by typing the following command:

cd gitlist

Next, we will install Gitlist by running the following command:

sudo make install

This command will install Gitlist and its dependencies.

Step 4 - Configure Gitlist

Once Gitlist is installed, we need to configure it. Copy the default configuration file by running the following command:

cp config.ini-example config.ini

Open the configuration file using your preferred text editor:

nano config.ini

Update the following settings:

Save and close the file by pressing Ctrl+X, followed by Y and Enter.

Step 5 - Start the Web Server

Gitlist requires a web server to function. Clear Linux Latest comes with Apache installed by default, which we will use for this tutorial.

Start the Apache web server by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start httpd

Verify that the web server is running by typing http://localhost in your web browser. You should see the Apache welcome page.

Step 6 - Test Gitlist

We are now ready to test Gitlist. Visit http://localhost/gitlist in your web browser. If everything is working correctly, you should see a list of repositories.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Gitlist on Clear Linux Latest.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Gitlist on Clear Linux Latest. Gitlist is a great tool for visualizing your git repositories in a clear and organized manner, which can be very helpful for teams working on projects. Now that you have Gitlist installed, you can explore its features and start using it for your projects.

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