Linux Git

Since **Nobara is Fedora-based**, Git is very easy to install. The commands below are the current recommended methods for Fedora/Nobara systems. ([GitHub][1])

## 1. Install Git

Open a terminal and run:

```bash
sudo dnf install git -y
```

Or install the full Git package set:

```bash
sudo dnf install git-all -y
```

Verify it installed correctly:

```bash
git --version
```

You should see something similar to:

```bash
git version 2.x.x
```

([GitHub][1])

---

## 2. Configure Git

Replace the information below with your GitHub username and email:

```bash
git config --global user.name "YourGitHubName"
git config --global user.email "youremail@example.com"
```

Check your settings:

```bash
git config --list
```

([GitHub Docs][2])

---

## 3. Install GitHub CLI (Optional but Recommended)

This makes working with GitHub much easier:

```bash
sudo dnf install gh -y
```

Verify:

```bash
gh --version
```

Login:

```bash
gh auth login
```

Follow the prompts.

([GitHub Docs][2])

---

## 4. Create an SSH Key (Recommended)

Generate a key:

```bash
ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "youremail@example.com"
```

Press Enter through the prompts.

Start the SSH agent:

```bash
eval "$(ssh-agent -s)"
```

Add your key:

```bash
ssh-add ~/.ssh/id_ed25519
```

Display your public key:

```bash
cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
```

Copy the output.

---

## 5. Add the SSH Key to GitHub

Go to:

[GitHub SSH Settings](https://github.com/settings/keys?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Click **New SSH Key** and paste the key.

Test:

```bash
ssh -T git@github.com
```

Expected:

```bash
Hi username! You've successfully authenticated...
```

([GitHub Docs][2])

---

## 6. Clone GitHub Repositories

Example:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/OWNER/REPOSITORY.git
```

or with SSH:

```bash
git clone git@github.com:OWNER/REPOSITORY.git
```

Example:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton.git
```

This creates a folder containing the repository files.

---

## 7. Basic Git Commands You'll Use

Move into a repository:

```bash
cd REPOSITORY
```

Check status:

```bash
git status
```

Download latest changes:

```bash
git pull
```

Upload changes:

```bash
git add .
git commit -m "Updated files"
git push
```

---

## 8. Download GitHub Projects Without Git

If you just want the files:

```bash
wget https://github.com/OWNER/REPOSITORY/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
```

Or use GitHub's **Code → Download ZIP** button.

---

## 9. Nobara-Specific Notes

Nobara uses **DNF** as its package manager, just like Fedora. For installing packages, use:

```bash
sudo dnf install PACKAGE_NAME
```

For system updates, Nobara recommends using:

```bash
nobara-sync cli
```

instead of a generic Fedora update command. ([Reddit][3])

---

## Complete Copy-Paste Setup

```bash
sudo dnf install git git-all gh -y

git config --global user.name "YourGitHubName"
git config --global user.email "youremail@example.com"

ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "youremail@example.com"

eval "$(ssh-agent -s)"
ssh-add ~/.ssh/id_ed25519

cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
```

After copying the displayed key into GitHub, you'll be able to clone, download, pull, and push GitHub repositories from your Nobara system. If you're planning to use GitHub for **Monado**, **OpenXR**, or your **Rift S on Nobara with a GTX 1660**, I can also give you the exact Git commands to download and build those projects from source.

[1]: https://github.com/git-guides/install-git?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Git Guides - install git · GitHub"
[2]: https://docs.github.com/linux-git-installation?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Set up Git - GitHub Docs"
[3]: https://www.reddit.com/r/NobaraProject/comments/1czrgtz?utm_source=chatgpt.com "How to Update Correctly"