Auto Git Bot is a small shell executable file UNIX which can not only automate the task of adding files to pushing them to your repo but also can make a your own private cloud storage (make a private repo and push your files) !!
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- The Shell Script in Liunx using inotify-tools monitors the folder continuously.
- After changes saved, automatically git commands run and push to your repo.
- Voila !! All your files automatically backupd to Git's repo and with a timestamp !!
Important: Make sure to configure SSH Keys to Your Terminal and Git Service to avoid authentication of credentials in future.
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First, fork this AutoGitBot and change its name (make it as private repo for personal files) !!
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Open your terminal and install git using the command below.
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sudo apt-get install git -
Configure your remote repo with SSH Keys.
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For GitHub Tutorial is given in the below section.
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Can check here for GitLab 👉 https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/gitlab-basics/create-your-ssh-keys.html
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Then clone that repo to your computer.
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Install inotify-tools tools using the command below.
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sudo apt-get install inotify-tools -
Then use a code editor and change the path variable in the file.
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Also configure username and email using commands below.
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git config --global user.name "Your Name" -
git config --global user.email "youremail@yourdomain.com" -
Then start the script using the command in the terminal as shown below.
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./watchBot.sh -
That's it and you will be treated with a window as shown above !!
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To turn off the service use Ctrl+Z
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Copy the SSH key to your clipboard which was generated.
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Then in the upper-right corner of any page, click your profile photo, then click Settings.
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In the user settings sidebar, click SSH and GPG keys.
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Click New SSH key or Add SSH key.
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In the "Title" field, add a descriptive label for the new key.
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Paste your key into the "Key" field.
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Click Add SSH key.
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If prompted, confirm your GitHub password.
(Source: GitHub Docs)
- Git
- inotify-tools
After Learning at Crio.Do's #ibelieveindoing Micro Experience, they encouraged us to put those new learned skills to work !! Thus decided to make this AutoGitBot !!