Installing Cgit on Windows 10

Cgit is a fast and efficient web interface for Git repositories. It allows users to browse Git repositories and view files, branches, and commits using a web browser.

Here's how to install Cgit on Windows 10:

Step 1: Install Git for Windows

Before you can install Cgit, you need to install Git for Windows. You can download it from the official website (https://git-scm.com/download/win).

Step 2: Install web server and PHP

To use Cgit, you need a web server and PHP installed on your computer. You can download and install XAMPP, which includes Apache web server and PHP, from the official website (https://www.apachefriends.org/download.html).

Step 3: Download Cgit

Go to the Cgit website (https://git.zx2c4.com/cgit/about/) and download the latest stable release of Cgit.

Step 4: Install Cgit

1. Extract the Cgit files from the downloaded archive to a directory accessible to your web server (e.g., C:\xampp\htdocs\cgit).
2. Open the cgitrc file in a text editor and make any necessary configurations (e.g., set root-title and root-desc).
3. Restart your web server to apply the changes.

Step 5: Test Cgit

Open your web browser and go to http://localhost/cgit. You should see the Cgit main page. From there, you can browse your Git repositories and view files, branches, and commits.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Cgit on Windows 10!

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