How to Install Microgit on Ubuntu Server Latest

Microgit is a version control system that provides a simple and easy to use interface for managing code revisions. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Microgit on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites:

  1. Ubuntu Server (latest version) with root access
  2. Git and NPM installed on the server

Step-by-step guide:

  1. First, login to your Ubuntu server using root access.

  2. Clone the Microgit repository by running the following command:

    git clone https://github.com/microgit-com/microgit.git
    
  3. Navigate to the Microgit directory by running the following command:

    cd microgit
    
  4. Install the required npm packages by running the following command:

    npm install
    
  5. Generate SSL certificates by running the following command:

    npm run generate-certs
    
  6. Configure the database settings by creating a new file named .env in the root directory and configuring the following variables:

    NODE_ENV=production
    DB_URI=<database URI>
    COOKIE_SECRET=<your cookie secret>
    TLS_CERT=certs/server.cert
    TLS_KEY=certs/server.key
    

    Replace <database URI> and <your cookie secret> with your own values.

  7. Run the application in production mode by running the following command:

    npm run start
    
  8. Access the Microgit application by opening a web browser and navigating to https://your-server-ip.

    Replace your-server-ip with the IP address of your Ubuntu server.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Microgit on Ubuntu Server Latest. You can now start using Microgit to manage your code revisions.