Git Automated Deployment
Automated deployment script from Git repository. Automates pull, build and deploy operations.
Published: May 05, 2024
Detailed Information
This script performs automated deployment from Git repository. Executes pull, build and deploy operations with single command. Can be used in CI/CD pipelines.
What Does This Script Do?
This script automates deployment process:
- Clones Git repository
- Pulls specified branch
- Runs build command (optional)
- Backs up current deployment
- Deploys new version
- Cleans temporary files
Why Should You Use It?
Automated deployment speeds up DevOps processes:
- Speed: Automation instead of manual deployment
- Reliability: Consistent deployment process
- Backup: Security with automatic backup
- CI/CD: Pipeline integration
How to Use
Step-by-Step Usage Guide
1. Create Script File
nano git_deploy.sh2. Make Executable
chmod +x git_deploy.sh3. Run Script
./git_deploy.sh https://github.com/user/repo.git main /var/www/app "npm run build"4. CI/CD Integration
# Automated deployment with webhook
# Use with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI or JenkinsRequirements
Requirements
- Git: Git must be installed
- Repository Access: Access to Git repository
- Deploy Directory: Write permission to deployment directory
Use Cases
Use Cases
1. Production Deployment
Perform automated deployment to production environment.
2. CI/CD Pipeline
Use in CI/CD pipelines.
Examples
Usage Examples
Example 1: Node.js Application
./git_deploy.sh https://github.com/user/app.git main /var/www/app "npm install && npm run build"Code
#!/bin/bash
# Git Automated Deployment Script
REPO_URL="$1"
BRANCH="${2:-main}"
DEPLOY_PATH="$3"
BUILD_COMMAND="$4"
if [ -z "$REPO_URL" ] || [ -z "$DEPLOY_PATH" ]; then
echo "Usage: $0 <repo_url> [branch] <deploy_path> [build_command]"
echo "Example: $0 https://github.com/user/repo.git main /var/www/app \"npm run build\""
exit 1
fi
TEMP_DIR="/tmp/deploy_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)"
echo "======================================"
echo " GIT AUTOMATED DEPLOYMENT"
echo "======================================"
echo "Repository: $REPO_URL"
echo "Branch: $BRANCH"
echo "Deploy Path: $DEPLOY_PATH"
echo ""
# Clone repository
echo "1. Cloning repository..."
git clone -b "$BRANCH" "$REPO_URL" "$TEMP_DIR"
if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
echo "Error: Failed to clone repository"
exit 1
fi
echo "✓ Repository cloned"
echo ""
cd "$TEMP_DIR" || exit 1
# Build if command provided
if [ -n "$BUILD_COMMAND" ]; then
echo "2. Building application..."
eval "$BUILD_COMMAND"
if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
echo "Error: Build failed"
exit 1
fi
echo "✓ Build completed"
echo ""
fi
# Backup current deployment
if [ -d "$DEPLOY_PATH" ]; then
echo "3. Backing up current deployment..."
BACKUP_PATH="${DEPLOY_PATH}_backup_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)"
mv "$DEPLOY_PATH" "$BACKUP_PATH"
echo "✓ Backup created: $BACKUP_PATH"
echo ""
fi
# Deploy
echo "4. Deploying..."
mkdir -p "$(dirname "$DEPLOY_PATH")"
mv "$TEMP_DIR" "$DEPLOY_PATH"
echo "✓ Deployment completed"
echo ""
# Cleanup
echo "5. Cleaning up..."
rm -rf "$TEMP_DIR"
echo "✓ Cleanup completed"
echo ""
echo "======================================"
echo " DEPLOYMENT SUCCESSFUL"
echo "======================================"
echo "Deployed to: $DEPLOY_PATH"
echo "Completed: $(date)"Usage
chmod +x git_deploy.sh
./git_deploy.sh https://github.com/user/repo.git main /var/www/app "npm run build"Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem: "git: command not found"
Solution: Install Git:
sudo apt-get install git