How to Install Bonobo Git Server on EndeavourOS

Bonobo Git Server is a web-based Git repository manager that allows you to create and manage Git repositories on your own server. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Bonobo Git Server on EndeavourOS step-by-step.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• A server running EndeavourOS (with root or sudo user access)
• Basic knowledge of Linux commands

Step 1: Update the System

It is always good to start with an update of the system to ensure that all packages are up to date. Run the following command to update the system:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Apache and PHP

Bonobo Git Server requires a web server and PHP to run. Run the following command to install Apache and PHP:

sudo pacman -S apache php php-apache

Step 3: Install Git

Bonobo Git Server is based on the Git version control system, which is not included in EndeavourOS. To install Git, run the following command:

sudo pacman -S git

Step 4: Download and Install Bonobo Git Server

Now let's download and install Bonobo Git Server. Run the following commands to download Bonobo Git Server and extract the files:

cd /tmp
sudo wget https://github.com/BonoboGitServer/Bonobo-Git-Server/releases/download/v7.3.0/Bonobo.Git.Server.7.3.0.zip
sudo unzip Bonobo.Git.Server.7.3.0.zip -d /var/www/html/bonobo

Note: We are using version 7.3.0 of Bonobo Git Server in this tutorial. You can check for the latest release on the Bonobo Git Server website.

Step 5: Configure Bonobo Git Server

Now let's configure Bonobo Git Server. Run the following command to change the owner of the Bonobo Git Server files to Apache:

sudo chown -R http:http /var/www/html/bonobo

Next, we need to enable the rewrite module in Apache to enable clean URLs in Bonobo Git Server. Run the following command to enable the rewrite module:

sudo ln -s /etc/httpd/conf/extra/httpd-rewrite.conf /etc/httpd/conf/available/rewrite.load
sudo systemctl restart httpd

Now open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/bonobo. You should see the Bonobo Git Server login page.

Step 6: Create a New Repository

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Bonobo Git Server on EndeavourOS. Now let's create a new repository. Follow the steps below:

1. Click on the 'Create a new repository' link.
2. Enter a name for the new repository.
3. Choose the type of repository (empty or with initial commit).
4. Click on the 'Create Repository' button.

You can now clone the new repository to your local machine and start working on your project.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install and configure Bonobo Git Server on EndeavourOS. Bonobo Git Server provides an easy-to-use web interface for managing Git repositories, which makes it a great option for individuals and teams looking to collaborate on projects.

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