Tago.GitCloner.Tool 6.0.0-preview-20230630-001

Tago Git Cloner will clone the specified template from Git repository to the provided destination folder.

Usage

Additional features and options of the Tago Git Template Cloner include:

• git-cloner: Starts a clone process as a command line.
• git-cloner --list: Lists all available templates in the Git repository.

Prerequisites

Before using the Tago Git Template Cloner, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• Git installed on your local machine. You can download Git from https://git-scm.com/downloads.
• Git is added to the machine PATH enviroment variable
• Access to an your organization and a Git repository.
• Sufficient permissions to clone git repositories.

Installation

The Tago Git Template Cloner is a command-line tool and can be installed using the following steps:

1. Open a terminal or command prompt on your local machine.

2. Run the following command to install the tool dotnet cli (e.g., dotnet):

   dotnet tool install -g Tago.GitCloner.Tool --prerelease	

Configuration

Global Settings

Create a git-cloner-config.json under %userprofile%\.git-cloner folder

Source

Global Settings Exmaple:

{
  "Console": {
    "CodePage": 65001,
	"OptionsColor": "Yellow"
  },
  "Git": {
	"MainBranchName": "main",
	"CreateBranches": [ "First", "Second","main" ],
	"CheckoutBranch": "Third"
  },
  "GitBaseUrl": "http://www.myazuerserver.com:8881/tfs/",
  "OnlyTemplatesWithOptionsFile": true,
  "DefaultTargetDirectory": "C:/TemplateClones/",
  "TargetGitServer": "AzureDevops",
  "TargetGitApiVersion": "5.0",
  "CredetialType": "Network"
  "Sources": [
    {
      "GitServer": "AzureDevops",
      "ApiVersion": "5.0",
      "Href": "http://www.myazuerserver.com:8881/tfs/TAGO_GIT/Demos",
      "UserName": "userName",
      "Password": "pwd",
      "CredetialType": "Network"
    },
    {
      "GitServer": "Bitbucket",
      "Href": "http://www.mybitbucketserver.com:7990/projects/TAGO/repos",
      "UserName": "userName",
      "Password": "pwd",
      "CredetialType": "Basic"
    }
  ]
}

Template Settings

Create a template-options.json under the root template git path

Template Settings Exmaple:

{
  "RepoNameFormat": "Repo-{PROJECT_NAME}",
  "ProjectNameFormat": "Repo.{PROJECT_NAME}",
  "Replaces": [
    {
      "From": "this-template-name",
      "To": "{PROJECT_NAME}"
    }
  ],
  "Options": [
    {
      "Name": "WeatherForecast",
      "DisplayName": "Do you want to add WeatherForecast controller? Y/N",
      "Actions": {
        "No": {
          "Remove": {
            "Directories": [
            ],
            "Files": [
              "/src/{PROJECT_NAME}/{PROJECT_NAME}/Controllers/WeatherForecastController.cs"
            ],
            "Lines": [
              {
                "FilePath": "/src/{PROJECT_NAME}/{PROJECT_NAME}/{PROJECT_NAME}.csproj",
                "Contains": ""
              },
              {
                "FilePath": "/src/{PROJECT_NAME}/{PROJECT_NAME}.sln",
                "Pattern": "(?s)^Project.*?resou.*?^EndProject"
              }
            ]
          }
        },
        "Yes": {

        }
      }

    }
  ],
  "PostAction": {
    "RunFile": [
      {
        "pattern": "*.sln"
      }
    ]
  }
}

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues while using the Tago Git Template Cloner, consider the following troubleshooting steps:

• Ensure that you have provided the correct repository URL.
• Verify that you have the necessary permissions to clone repositories in your organization.
• Double-check your internet connectivity and ensure that the Git server services are accessible.

If problems persist, please contact our support team at support@tago-solutions.com for further assistance.