Step-by-Step Guide to Installing OpenGist on AlmaLinux 10

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OpenGist is a lightweight self-hosted platform that lets you manage and share code snippets through a browser or terminal.

Install Required Packages

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Ensure your AlmaLinux 10 system has essential tools:

sudo dnf install wget git tar -y

Download OpenGist Binary

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Use wget to fetch the latest stable release:

wget https://github.com/thomiceli/opengist/releases/download/v1.7.2/opengist1.7.2-linux-amd64.tar.gz

Extract the Archive

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Unpack the archive using tar:

tar xzvf opengist1.7.2-linux-amd64.tar.gz

Navigate into the Extracted Directory

cd opengist

Make the Binary Executable

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chmod +x opengist

Open Firewall Port (6157)

sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=6157/tcp
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Run OpenGist:

./opengist

Access OpenGist Web UI:

http://your_server_IP_address:6157

Replace your_server_IP_address with the actual IP address of your server.

Once you access the above URL, you will see the OpenGist homepage or dashboard as follow:

Register a New User: On the OpenGist homepage, look for an option to register a new user and fill out the required information (such as username, email, and password) to create a new account.

Login Using Your Credentials: After registering, you will be redirected to the login page, or you can click on the "Login" link/button.