How to install Gitblit on Linux Mint

Gitblit is a simple, yet powerful tool for managing Git repositories. It is open-source and can be installed on any platform. This tutorial will guide you through the steps required to install Gitblit on Linux Mint.

Prerequisites

• Linux Mint installed on your machine
• Access to the terminal
• Java 8 or above installed on your machine

Steps

1. Open the terminal on your Linux Mint instance.

2. Update the apt package list by running the following command:

   sudo apt update
   

3. Install Git by running the following command:

   sudo apt install git
   

4. Download the Gitblit package from the official website. You can download the package from the following link: https://www.gitblit.com/download/.

5. Extract the downloaded package by running the following command:

   tar xzf gitblit-x.x.x.tar.gz
   

   Note: Replace x.x.x with the version of Gitblit you downloaded.

6. Change the directory to the extracted Gitblit folder:

   cd gitblit-x.x.x
   

7. Start the Gitblit server by running the following command:

   java -jar gitblit.jar
   

   Note: If running the command results in an error, make sure that you have installed Java 8 or above on your machine.

8. Once the server starts running, open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080.

9. Gitblit will prompt you to create your first repository. Follow the instructions on the screen to create a new repository.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Gitblit on Linux Mint. You can now use Gitblit to manage your Git repositories.