How to Install GitPrep on Ubuntu Server Latest

GitPrep is a simple and lightweight Git repository hosting solution with YAML and Markdown support. It allows you to quickly and easily manage your Git repositories on your own server. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install GitPrep on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you will need the following:

• A server running Ubuntu Server Latest.
• A non-root user with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Update System

We recommend updating your Ubuntu system before installing GitPrep.

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Packages

GitPrep requires Git, Perl, and some Perl modules to work properly. Use the following command to install these packages:

sudo apt-get install git perl libgd-text-perl libgd-graph-perl libdbi-perl libdbd-sqlite3-perl liboauth-lite-perl libcache-memcached-perl libjson-any-perl libnet-oauth-perl libdigest-md5-perl libcrypt-passwdmd5-perl libtext-markdown-perl

Step 3: Clone GitPrep Repository

Clone the GitPrep repository from GitHub:

cd /var/www
sudo git clone https://github.com/yuki-kimoto/gitprep.git

Step 4: Configure GitPrep

Copy the example configuration file to create your own:

cd gitprep/
sudo cp gitprep.conf.example gitprep.conf

Edit the configuration file with your preferred text editor:

sudo nano gitprep.conf

Set your administrator username and password, as well as other settings such as Git repositories directory, and permissions.

Save and close the file when done.

Step 5: Create an Apache Virtual Host

Create a new Apache virtual host configuration file for GitPrep:

sudo touch /etc/apache2/sites-available/gitprep.conf
sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/gitprep.conf

Copy and paste the following configuration into the file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerName your_domain_name.com
    DocumentRoot /var/www/gitprep/

    <Directory /var/www/gitprep/>
        Options FollowSymLinks
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    </Directory>

    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/gitprep_error.log
    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/gitprep_access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Replace your_domain_name.com with your domain name or server IP address.

Save and close the file when done.

Step 6: Enable Apache Rewrite Modules

Enable Apache rewrite modules required for GitPrep to work:

sudo a2enmod rewrite

Step 7: Enable New Virtual Host

Enable the new GitPrep virtual host:

sudo a2ensite gitprep.conf

Step 8: Restart Apache

Restart Apache to apply changes:

sudo service apache2 restart

Step 9: Access GitPrep via Browser

Access GitPrep via your web browser by visiting http://your_domain_name.com or http://your_server_IP_address.

You will be prompted to enter your administrator username and password.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed GitPrep on Ubuntu Server Latest!