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How to Install Bonobo Git Server on Void Linux

Bonobo Git Server is an open-source web-based Git repository management tool that allows users to host Git repositories on a central server. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install Bonobo Git Server on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

• A Void Linux machine with root access
• Git installed on your Void Linux machine

Step 1: Install Mono

Bonobo Git Server is built on the .NET framework, which requires Mono to run on Linux. Install Mono by running the following command:

xbps-install mono

Step 2: Download Bonobo Git Server

Download Bonobo Git Server from the official website by running the following command:

wget https://bonobogitserver.com/download/

Step 3: Extract Bonobo Git Server

Extract the downloaded Bonobo Git Server package by running the following command:

tar xzf Bonobo.Git.Server.6.x.x.x.zip

Step 4: Create Bonobo Git Server Directory

Create a directory for Bonobo Git Server by running the following command:

mkdir /var/www/bonobo

Step 5: Move Files to Bonobo Git Server Directory

Move the extracted Bonobo Git Server files to the newly created directory by running the following command:

mv Bonobo.Git.Server/* /var/www/bonobo

Step 6: Start Bonobo Git Server

Start Bonobo Git Server by running the following command:

cd /var/www/bonobo/
sh Bonobo.Git.Server.exe.sh &

Step 7: Access Bonobo Git Server

Access Bonobo Git Server by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080. You will be prompted to create an administrator account and password. Once you have done this, you will be able to create and manage Git repositories through the web interface.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Bonobo Git Server on Void Linux. You can now enjoy the benefits of hosting Git repositories on a central server.

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