How to Install Gitolite on Kali Linux

Gitolite is a Git server specializing in access control and is used to manage git repositories. Here's a step-by-step guide to installing Gitolite on Kali Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

  • A Kali Linux operating system with a user account that has administrative privileges.
  • A basic understanding of Linux commands and Git.
  • A stable internet connection.

Steps to Install Gitolite

  1. Install Git and Curl

First, the Git tool must be installed on your Kali Linux system. To do this, open the terminal and execute the following command:

sudo apt-get install git

Additionally, you also need to install curl with the following command:

sudo apt-get install curl

  1. Configure SSH

Before proceeding with Gitolite installation, you must configure the SSH server. Execute the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt-get install openssh-server

To enable the SSH server, run the following command:

sudo systemctl enable ssh

  1. Create a Gitolite User

To install Gitolite, you must create a dedicated Gitolite user. Enter the following command to create the user:

sudo adduser git

You will be prompted to provide a password for the user.

  1. Download Gitolite

As the Gitolite user, execute the following command:

git clone git://github.com/sitaramc/gitolite

This command will clone Gitolite's latest version from the official repository.

  1. Install Gitolite

Using the Gitolite user, execute the following command:

./install -to /usr/bin

This command installs Gitolite and all its dependencies.

  1. Configure Gitolite Admin

After Gitolite is installed, you need to configure the Gitolite Admin account.

Switch to the Gitolite user and execute the following commands:

cd /home/git/gitolite-admin

nano conf/gitolite.conf

This will open Gitolite's configuration file in the Nano text editor.

Add a new repository by entering the following code to the configuration file: 

repo test
    RW+ = @all

The above configuration grants read-write access to all Git users.

Save and exit the file using CTRL + X, then Y and ENTER.

  1. Add the Admin Public Key

Add the public key that will be used to manage the Git repositories.

Execute the following command to generate a new SSH key:

ssh-keygen

Upload the public key to Gitolite server using the following command:

git push origin master

Afterward, the admin user can configure the created repositories.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Gitolite on Kali Linux Latest. Now, you can start using Gitolite as your Git server to manage your Git repositories.