How to Install Cgit on Arch Linux

Cgit is a fast, lightweight web interface for Git repositories. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to install Cgit on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you'll need:

  • Arch Linux installed on your system.
  • Root or sudo user access.

Steps

The installation of Cgit on Arch Linux can be done in four steps:

  1. Update the system.
  2. Install Cgit.
  3. Configure Cgit.
  4. Test Cgit.

Step 1: Update System

First, update the system by running the following command:

sudo pacman -Syyu

You'll be prompted to enter your sudo password. After a few moments, the system will be updated.

Step 2: Install Cgit

Now, install Cgit by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S cgit

Cgit and its dependencies will be installed on your system.

Step 3: Configure Cgit

Next, configure Cgit by editing the /etc/cgitrc file. You can use any text editor of your choice, but we'll use nano:

sudo nano /etc/cgitrc

Here are the settings you need to configure:

  • cgi - Set this to your web server's CGI directory (usually /usr/lib/cgi-bin).
  • css - Set this to the location of the cgit.css file (usually /usr/share/webapps/cgit/cgit.css).
  • logo - Set this to the location of your Git repository's logo image.
  • root - Set this to the location of your Git repository (for example, /srv/git).

Once you're done, save the file and exit your text editor.

Step 4: Test Cgit

Finally, test Cgit by restarting your web server and navigating to http://localhost/cgi-bin/cgit. You should see the Cgit web interface.

If you see a "404 Not Found" error, make sure you've configured your web server's CGI directory correctly in the /etc/cgitrc file.

Congratulations! You've now installed Cgit on Arch Linux.