How to install GitPrep on OpenBSD

GitPrep is a simple Git repository management tool written in Perl. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing GitPrep on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

• OpenBSD installed on your machine
• Root access to your OpenBSD instance
• Perl 5.20.x or higher

Step 1: Install Git

Before installing GitPrep, you must first install Git. This can be done using the pkg_add command.

sudo pkg_add git

Step 2: Install cpanminus

Next, you need to install cpanminus using the pkg_add command.

sudo pkg_add p5-App-cpanminus

Step 3: Clone GitPrep Repository

Clone the GitPrep repository to your local machine using the git clone command.

git clone https://github.com/yuki-kimoto/gitprep.git

Step 4: Install Dependencies

Change directory into the cloned GitPrep repository and use cpanm to install its necessary dependencies.

cd gitprep
sudo cpanm --installdeps . -M https://cpan.metacpan.org

Step 5: Configure GitPrep

Copy the sample configuration file and modify it for your needs.

cp gitprep.conf.sample gitprep.conf

Edit the configuration file. You will need to set the proper values for home, repo, owner, and other parameters.

vim gitprep.conf

Step 6: Start GitPrep

You can start GitPrep using the built-in server.

./gitprep.pl

Step 7: Access GitPrep

Access GitPrep through a web browser using the link below.

http://localhost:8080/

Conclusion

GitPrep is now installed and running on your OpenBSD instance. You can now add and manage Git repositories.

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