How to Install GarageHQ on POP!_OS Latest

GarageHQ is a free, open-source garage management software that helps you manage your customers, services, vehicles, and employees. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install GarageHQ on POP!_OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting with the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A system running POP!_OS Latest.
• Superuser access or sudo privileges.

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

First, ensure your system is up-to-date by running the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Next, we need to install some required dependencies for GarageHQ to work. Run the following command to install them:

sudo apt-get install git curl build-essential -y

Step 2: Install Ruby

GarageHQ requires Ruby to work. To install Ruby, run the following command:

sudo apt install ruby-full

Verify the installation by running the following command:

ruby -v

Step 3: Install GarageHQ

Clone the GarageHQ repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/deuxfleurs/GarageHQ.git

Change the directory to the GarageHQ repository by running the following command:

cd GarageHQ/

Now we need to install the required Ruby gems for GarageHQ by running the following command:

bundle install

Next, we need to create the database by running the following command:

rake db:migrate

Step 4: Launch GarageHQ

Finally, we can start GarageHQ by running the following command:

rails server

This will launch GarageHQ at http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install GarageHQ on POP!_OS Latest. Now you can manage your garage's customers, services, vehicles, and employees with ease.