How to Install Klaus on Linux Mint Latest

Klaus is a simple, easy-to-use web-based code review tool for Git repositories. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Klaus on Linux Mint Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting with the installation, ensure that you have the following prerequisites on your system:

Installation

Follow the steps below to install Klaus on Linux Mint Latest:

  1. Clone the Klaus GitHub repository
    Open the Terminal and run the following command to clone the Klaus GitHub repository:

    git clone https://github.com/jonashaag/klaus.git
    

    This will download the Klaus source code into a directory named klaus.

  2. Install the Requirements
    Change your current directory to the klaus directory:

    cd klaus
    

    Then, install the required Python packages, including Flask, GitPython, and Pygments, using the following command:

    pip install -r requirements.txt
    
  3. Configure Klaus
    Copy the config.py-example file to config.py using the following command:

    cp config.py-example config.py
    

    Then, edit the config.py file with your preferred settings.

  4. Launch Klaus
    You can launch Klaus using the following command:

    python klaus.py
    

    By default, Klaus runs on port 8080. Visit http://localhost:8080 in your browser to access Klaus.

That's it! Klaus is now installed on Linux Mint Latest. You can now use Klaus to view and review Git repositories.

Note: Do not use Klaus in a production environment without proper security precautions. Consult the Klaus documentation for more information.

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