Git Repository Setup Script for Gitea

This script helps you create a git repository from existing codebase and configure it to synchronize with a Gitea server.

Features

• Multiple Authentication Methods:

  • SSH (passwordless after key setup)
  • HTTPS (with token/password)
  • Tea CLI (Gitea's official command-line tool)

• Automatic Setup:

  • Git repository initialization
  • SSH key generation (if needed)
  • Tea CLI installation and configuration
  • Remote repository creation
  • Connection testing

Usage

1. Make the script executable:

   chmod +x setup-git-repo.sh
   

2. Run the script:

   ./setup-git-repo.sh
   

3. Follow the prompts to provide:

   • Your name and email
   • Gitea server URL
   • Repository name and description
   • Authentication method preference

Authentication Methods

1. SSH (Recommended)

• Generates ED25519 SSH key if none exists
• Provides passwordless authentication after initial setup
• Most secure for automated workflows

2. HTTPS

• Uses access tokens or password authentication
• Good for environments where SSH is blocked
• May require credential management

3. Tea CLI

• Installs and configures Gitea's official CLI tool
• Creates repository via Gitea API
• Provides additional repository management features

Requirements

• Git installed
• Internet connection for Gitea access
• Appropriate permissions on Gitea server

Tea CLI Information

The script can automatically install tea CLI, which is Gitea's official command-line tool. Tea provides:

• Repository management
• Issue and pull request handling
• Release management
• And much more

For more information about tea CLI: https://gitea.com/gitea/tea

Example Workflow

./setup-git-repo.sh
# Follow prompts...
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit"
git push -u origin main

The script handles all the complex setup, allowing you to focus on your code.