GarageHQ is a free, open-source garage management software that helps you manage your customers, services, vehicles, and employees. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install GarageHQ on POP!_OS Latest.
Before starting with the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
First, ensure your system is up-to-date by running the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Next, we need to install some required dependencies for GarageHQ to work. Run the following command to install them:
sudo apt-get install git curl build-essential -y
GarageHQ requires Ruby to work. To install Ruby, run the following command:
sudo apt install ruby-full
Verify the installation by running the following command:
ruby -v
Clone the GarageHQ repository by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/deuxfleurs/GarageHQ.git
Change the directory to the GarageHQ repository by running the following command:
cd GarageHQ/
Now we need to install the required Ruby gems for GarageHQ by running the following command:
bundle install
Next, we need to create the database by running the following command:
rake db:migrate
Finally, we can start GarageHQ by running the following command:
rails server
This will launch GarageHQ at http://localhost:3000.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install GarageHQ on POP!_OS Latest. Now you can manage your garage's customers, services, vehicles, and employees with ease.
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