How to Install GarageHQ on Kali Linux

GarageHQ is an open-source project management system developed by Deuxfleurs.fr that helps you manage your projects with ease. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing GarageHQ on Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed with the installation, make sure you have the following:

• Kali Linux installed on your system
• Root access to your Kali Linux machine

Step 1: Install Apache, MySQL, and PHP

GarageHQ is a web-based application that requires a web server to run. Therefore, we need to install Apache, MySQL, and PHP on our Kali Linux machine. Open a terminal and run the following command to install these packages:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install apache2 mysql-server php php-mysql libapache2-mod-php

Step 2: Download GarageHQ

Next, we need to download the latest version of GarageHQ from their official website. Open a terminal and enter the following command:

wget https://garagehq.deuxfleurs.fr/download/garagehq-latest.zip

Step 3: Extract the Files

After the download is complete, extract the .zip file using the following command:

unzip garagehq-latest.zip

Step 4: Configure MySQL

We need to create a new MySQL user and database for GarageHQ. Open a terminal and type:

mysql -u root -p

Enter your MySQL root password and then create a new user and database with the following commands:

CREATE DATABASE garagehq;
CREATE USER 'garagehq'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON garagehq.* TO 'garagehq'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
exit

Note: Make sure to replace 'password' with your own strong password.

Step 5: Configure GarageHQ

Next, we need to modify the configuration files for GarageHQ. Navigate to the extracted folder using the following command:

cd garagehq-latest

Copy the default configuration file using the following command:

cp app/config/app.default.yml app/config/app.yml

Now, open the app.yml file and modify the following lines with your MySQL credentials:

database:
    ...
    user: garagehq
    password: password
    dbname: garagehq
    ...

Again, replace 'password' with the password you created earlier.

Step 6: Move Files to Web Directory

Move the GarageHQ files to your Apache web directory using the following command:

sudo mv ./* /var/www/html/

Make sure to give the required permissions with the following command:

sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/

Step 7: Access GarageHQ

Finally, access GarageHQ by opening a web browser and typing the following URL in the address bar:

http://localhost

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed GarageHQ on Kali Linux.

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