How to Install Gitblit on Kali Linux Latest

Gitblit is an open-source Git server that can be used for creating, hosting, and managing Git repositories. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Gitblit on Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

• Kali Linux with root access
• Java runtime environment (JRE) version 8 or above

Step 1: Download Gitblit

Go to the official website of Gitblit, i.e. https://www.gitblit.com/, and download the Gitblit standalone jar file from the downloads section.

Step 2: Install Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

If you already have a JRE installed on your Kali Linux system, you can skip this step. Otherwise, follow the commands given below to install the JRE:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install default-jre

Step 3: Move Gitblit

Once the Gitblit JAR file has been downloaded, move it to the /opt directory using the terminal command:

sudo mv ~/Downloads/gitblit.jar /opt/

Step 4: Create a Gitblit User

Create a separate user account for Gitblit. Run the following command to create a new user:

sudo useradd -m -s /bin/bash gitblit

Step 5: Change Permissions

To give permissions to the Gitblit user to access the Gitblit JAR file, run the command:

sudo chown gitblit:gitblit /opt/gitblit.jar

Step 6: Start Gitblit

Finally, start Gitblit by running the below command:

sudo -u gitblit -H java -jar /opt/gitblit.jar --baseFolder /opt/git

Step 7: Access Gitblit

Once Gitblit has been started successfully, access it by opening a web browser and typing in http://localhost:8080.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can successfully install Gitblit on Kali Linux and use it for creating, hosting, and managing Git repositories.