Installing software from GitHub onto your Raspberry Pi can be a simple and effective way to get the latest version of a program or script. In this article, we’ll show you how to copy an installer from GitHub to your Raspberry Pi and run it for a smooth installation process.

This guide will walk you through the steps to copy an installer from GitHub to your Raspberry Pi using Git and then run the installer to complete the installation process. You’ll need to have a GitHub …


Updated September 15, 2023

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This guide will walk you through the steps to copy an installer from GitHub to your Raspberry Pi using Git and then run the installer to complete the installation process. You’ll need to have a GitHub account, a Raspberry Pi with internet access, and be comfortable working in the terminal.

  1. First, make sure you have Git installed on your Raspberry Pi. If not, open the terminal and run the following command:

    sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install git

  2. Next, navigate to the directory where you want to store the installer using the cd command. For example, if you want to store it in your home directory, run:

    cd ~

  3. Now, use Git to clone the repository from GitHub. Replace <username> and <repository> with the appropriate values for the repository you’re copying from.

    git clone https://github.com/<username>/<repository>.git

    For example, if the repository is located at https://github.com/johnsmith/awesome-script.git, run:

    git clone https://github.com/johnsmith/awesome-script.git

  4. Once the cloning process is complete, navigate to the newly created directory with the installer files:

    cd awesome-script

  5. Many installers will include an installation script or README file that provides instructions on how to run it. Check for these and follow them accordingly. If there’s no clear instruction, you can try running:

    sudo ./install.sh

    This assumes the installer is in a file named install.sh and has executable permissions. If this doesn’t work, refer to the repository documentation or ask the author for assistance.

  6. Once the installation script has completed successfully, you should have the software installed on your Raspberry Pi. You can verify the installation by checking for any relevant files or running commands specific to the program.

And that’s it! You’ve successfully copied an installer from GitHub and run it on your Raspberry Pi. Remember, if you encounter any issues or have questions about a specific repository, always check the documentation or ask the author for help.