This script automates the installation and setup of essential tools for deployment, including:

• Docker Engine for containerized development
• Git for version control
• GitHub CLI (gh) for interacting with GitHub
• Authentication with GitHub to access private repositories
• Cloning a private repository into a dedicated git folder

By running this script, you ensure that all necessary dependencies are installed and updated, allowing you to start working with your repository immediately.

The script clones the following repository:

• GitHub Repository: git@github.com:ngroegli/ansible-infrastructure.git

This script supports the following Linux distributions:

• Ubuntu
• Debian
• Raspberry Pi OS
• Fedora
• CentOS
• RHEL
• Arch Linux
• Manjaro
• openSUSE

To download, make the script executable, and run it, use the following command:

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ngroegli/linux-initial-base-setup/main/initial_setup.sh -O initial_setup.sh && chmod +x initial_setup.sh && sudo ./initial_setup.sh

Ensure you have the necessary permissions to run the script and authenticate with GitHub when prompted.

• The script will check for existing installations and update them if necessary.
• If GitHub authentication is required, you will be prompted to log in.
• The repository will be cloned into ~/git/ansible-infrastructure.

If you encounter any issues, check the script output for error messages and ensure you have an active internet connection.

For more details, visit the official documentation for:

• Docker Engine
• GitHub CLI
• Git
• Private Github Repository for Ansible