Cgit is a web-based Git repository browser that allows you to view and browse Git repositories online. It is a popular tool used by developers for managing their Git repositories, and it is available for Windows 11. In this tutorial, you will learn how to download and install Cgit on your Windows 11 computer.
Prerequisites
- You must have a Windows 11 computer.
- You must have access to the internet.
- You must have Git installed on your system.
Steps to Install Cgit on Windows 11
- Open your web browser and go to https://git.zx2c4.com/cgit/about/.
- Click on the "Download" button to download the latest version of Cgit.
- Extract the downloaded cgit-x.x.tar.xz file to a folder on your Windows 11 computer.
- Open a command prompt window by pressing the "Windows" key and "R" at the same time, then type "cmd" and hit "Enter".
- Navigate to the directory where you extracted the cgit files using the "cd" command.
- Type "make" and hit "Enter" to build Cgit. This may take some time to complete.
- After the build is complete, type "make install" and hit "Enter" to install Cgit on your system.
- Once the installation is complete, you can start Cgit by typing "cgit" in the command prompt window and hitting "Enter".
- Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:1234/ (replace "1234" with the port number you specified during installation) to access the Cgit interface.
You have now successfully installed Cgit on your Windows 11 computer. You can now use it to manage your Git repositories with ease.
Conclusion
Cgit is a powerful tool that helps developers manage their Git repositories. With this tutorial, you now know how to install Cgit on your Windows 11 computer. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to consult the official documentation or seek help from the Cgit community.
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