![]() This operation will by copy the hidden ‘.Git’ folder from the cloned repository to your actual Grav Skeleton folder.įigure 12. To do this, we enter ‘mv temp/.git’, plus a space, then the name of your Grav Skeleton folder, plus a space, followed by ‘/.git’. We now need to make the Grav Skeleton folder the location of the repository on your computer, rather than the empty temp folder we just created. Mac OS Terminal application git clone command completed. Mac OS Terminal application git clone command line entered.Īfter a short period of time a message should be displayed about the status of the Git clone command, such as ‘done’.įigure 11. You may also be prompted to enter your GitLab username and password for this step.įigure 10. Press the ‘Return’ key to run the entered command. This command will clone your GitLab repository to your computer within a folder called ‘temp’. Return to your CLI window, paste the text you just copied (the first line of text in the ‘Create a new repository’ information area), press the spacebar and then enter the text ‘temp’. Return to your Browser, scroll down until you see the ‘Create a new repository’ information area, and copy the first line of text in that box (e.g. Now you are ready to link your Grav Skeleton folder to your GitLab repository by copying the hidden ‘.Git’ folder from the cloned repository to your actual Grav Skeleton folder. Mac OS Terminal application with ‘ls’ command entered. within your ‘Documents’ folder).įigure 7. You should see the name of your Grav Skeleton folder in this list (e.g. ![]() In your CLI, enter ‘ls’ and press the ‘Return’ key. To make sure you are at the correct directory level, you can use the ‘ls’ command, which is for listing the files stored in a directory. Mac OS Terminal application with folder dropped after ‘cd’ command. With the full path to the folder now after the ‘cd’ command press the ‘Return’ key.įigure 6. In your CLI enter ‘cd’, press the space bar, and then drag-and-drop the folder that contains your Grav Skeleton folder (not the actual Grav Skeleton folder) onto the CLI window. For this operation you will be using the ‘cd’ command, which is for change directory. ![]() To streamline the need to navigate directories during this process, I would suggest you place your previously unzipped Grav Skeleton folder to where you wish to eventually maintain it (e.g. Launch the command line interface for the Mac OS, which is the ‘Terminal’ app, or if you are on Windows launch the ‘Git Shell’ app which would have been installed along with GitHub Desktop (within the same application folder). You will next need to make the initial commit to your newly created GitLab project. Once you enter the project name press the ‘Create Project’ button. Consider the name of the Grav project you will eventually be storing when choosing the name. Next, enter the name of your new project (repository). Using your Web Browser head over to your local GitLab install, sign in and then create a new repository by pressing the “New Project” button. GitHub Desktop preferences dialog with the ‘install command line tools button. This option can be found in the GitHun Desktop’s ‘Preferences’ dialog on the ‘Advanced Panel’ - look for the ‘Install Command Line Tools’ button and then press it.įigure 2. Once the GitHub Desktop application is installed, you will need to install it’s command line tools. Since you will be using GitLab, and not GitHub, you can skip the setup process at this time. You will be required to enter a few commands into your Mac or PC command line interface (CLI) during this the process, so warm up those typing fingers and let’s get going.ĭownload and unzip a Grav Skeleton of your choice.ĭownload the GitHub Desktop client for your computer (Mac or PC), and once it is installed launch the application. ![]() Speaking of Higher Ed folks, if this process looks out of your comfort zone then likely someone in your local IT services should be able to help you get things going pretty quickly by just following this tutorial themselves. View the updated GitLab & GitHub Desktop or GitLab & GitHub Desktop Beta tutorials on the new site.
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