How to Install GitPrep on Linux Mint

In this tutorial, we will go through the steps of installing GitPrep on Linux Mint, which is a web-based Git repository hosting application.

Prerequisites

Before we begin with the installation of GitPrep, ensure that your Linux Mint system is up-to-date with the latest software updates.

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

GitPrep requires Perl and some Perl modules to function properly. To install them, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt-get install perl libdbi-perl libauthen-oauth2-perl

Step 2: Clone the GitPrep Repository

To download GitPrep, we need to clone the repository using Git. Run the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/yuki-kimoto/gitprep.git

This will clone the GitPrep repository into a new directory called "gitprep".

Step 3: Configure GitPrep

In this step, we need to configure GitPrep by creating a configuration file. Navigate to the "gitprep" directory and copy the "config/gitprep.conf.sample" file to "config/gitprep.conf":

cd gitprep cp config/gitprep.conf.sample config/gitprep.conf

Edit the "config/gitprep.conf" file with your favorite text editor to adjust the configuration according to your requirements. Some possible changes that you might want to make include:

  • Set the "username" and "password" for the administrative account
  • Change the "repository_dir" to specify the directory where the git repositories will be stored
  • Specify the "database" settings

Save the changes and exit the editor.

Step 4: Install the Required Perl Modules

GitPrep requires several additional Perl modules that are not installed by default on some systems. Run the following command to install them:

sudo cpanm --installdeps .

Step 5: Start the Web Server

GitPrep comes with a built-in web server called "plackup". To start the server, run the following command:

./script/gitprep-server.pl

This will start the web server on the default port 6000.

Conclusion

Now that GitPrep is installed and running, you can access it from any web browser by navigating to "http://localhost:6000". From there, you can create new repositories, manage existing ones, and collaborate with others on your code.