How to Install Cgit on NetBSD

Cgit is a web-based Git repository browser that allows users to browse through their Git repositories. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Cgit on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we start, you need to have the following installed:

  • NetBSD operating system
  • Git version control system

Steps

  1. Install the required packages:

Open your terminal and run the following command to install the required packages:

sudo pkgin update
sudo pkgin install cmake fcgi fcgiwrap git
  1. Download and Install Cgit:

Run the following command to clone the Cgit repository:

git clone https://git.zx2c4.com/cgit/

Navigate to the Cgit directory by running the command:

cd cgit

Now, run the following command to build Cgit:

make

Once the build process is complete, run the following command to install Cgit:

sudo make install
  1. Configure Cgit:

After installing Cgit, you need to configure it to work with your repositories.

Create a new configuration file by running the command:

sudo nano /usr/local/etc/cgitrc

Add the following lines to the file to enable Cgit:

enable-index-owner=1
enable-filter-overrides=1
scan-path=/path/to/your/repositories
css=/cgit.css
logo=/cgit.png

Replace /path/to/your/repositories with the path to your Git repositories.

  1. Start Cgit:

Now that everything is set up, start Cgit by running the following command:

sudo /usr/local/sbin/cgid

You should now be able to access Cgit by navigating to http://localhost/cgit in your web browser.

Conclusion

Cgit is a powerful tool for browsing through Git repositories. With this tutorial, you should now be able to easily install and configure Cgit on NetBSD and start using it to manage your Git repositories.