How to Install Woodpecker on macOS

Woodpecker is an open-source continuous integration server that allows developers to automate their build, test, and deployment processes. In this tutorial, we will be explaining how to install Woodpecker on macOS.

Step 1: Install Homebrew

Homebrew is a package manager for macOS. It allows you to easily install and manage command-line tools and applications. To install Homebrew, open Terminal and enter the following command:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"

The installation process may take a few minutes to complete.

Step 2: Install the Required Dependencies

Woodpecker requires several dependencies to run properly. In Terminal, run the following command to install these dependencies:

brew install postgresql redis

This installs PostgreSQL, a relational database management system, and Redis, an in-memory data structure store.

Step 3: Install Woodpecker

To install Woodpecker, run the following command in Terminal:

brew install woodpecker-ci

This command installs Woodpecker and all of its required dependencies.

Step 4: Configure Woodpecker

Before starting Woodpecker, you need to configure the PostgreSQL and Redis services. In Terminal, run the following commands to start and configure these services:

brew services start postgresql
brew services start redis

You can verify that the services are running by entering the following commands:

pg_ctl status
redis-cli ping

Next, you need to configure Woodpecker. Create a new configuration file named woodpecker.yml by running the following command:

woodpecker configure

Follow the prompts to configure Woodpecker. You will need to provide the database URL, Redis URL, and SMTP server information.

Step 5: Start Woodpecker

After configuring Woodpecker, start the server by running the following command:

woodpecker start

The output should indicate that Woodpecker has started successfully.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Woodpecker on macOS. You can now use Woodpecker to automate your build, test, and deployment processes.