How To Install Lazygit on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Lazygit on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. In the fast-paced world of software development, efficient version control is essential. Git, with its powerful capabilities, has become the de facto standard for tracking changes in projects. But for newcomers or even experienced developers looking for a more user-friendly way to interact with Git repositories, Lazygit is a game-changer.

This article assumes you have at least basic knowledge of Linux, know how to use the shell, and most importantly, you host your site on your own VPS. The installation is quite simple and assumes you are running in the root account, if not you may need to add ‘sudo‘ to the commands to get root privileges. I will show you the step-by-step installation of Lazygit on Ubuntu 22.04. You can follow the same instructions for Ubuntu 22.04 and any other Debian-based distribution like Linux Mint, Elementary OS, Pop!_OS, and more as well.

Prerequisites

• A server running one of the following operating systems: Ubuntu 22.04, 20.04, and any other Debian-based distribution like Linux Mint.
• It’s recommended that you use a fresh OS install to prevent any potential issues.
• SSH access to the server (or just open Terminal if you’re on a desktop).
• An active internet connection. You’ll need an internet connection to download the necessary packages and dependencies for Lazygit.
• A non-root sudo user or access to the root user. We recommend acting as a non-root sudo user, however, as you can harm your system if you’re not careful when acting as the root.

Install Lazygit on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish

Step 1. First, make sure that all your system packages are up-to-date by running the following apt commands in the terminal.

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2. Installing Lazygit on Ubuntu 22.04.

Lazygit is not available in the official Ubuntu repositories, so we need to add its PPA to access the latest version:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:lazygit-team/release

After adding the PPA, update your package list once more to ensure you can install Lazygit:

sudo apt update

Finally, install Lazygit via apt:

sudo apt install lazygit

Step 3. Accessing Lazygit on Ubuntu.

Once the installation is complete, you can launch Lazygit by running the following command below:

lazygit

Step 4. Basic Usage of Lazygit.

Now that you have Lazygit up and running, let’s explore its core functionalities.

A. Navigating the Lazygit Interface

Upon launching Lazygit, you’ll find a clean and intuitive interface that simplifies Git management. The main sections include:

• Status: Displays the current status of your Git repository.
• Files: Lists the modified files.
• Branches: Shows all available branches.
• Commits: Displays commit history.
• Stash: Allows you to stash changes for later use.

B. Cloning a Git Repository

Lazygit simplifies cloning repositories. To clone a repository:

1. Navigate to the directory where you want to clone the repository.
2. Press c in Lazygit.
3. Enter the repository URL.
4. Choose a folder name or use the default.
5. Press Enter to clone the repository.

C. Committing Changes

To commit changes using Lazygit:

1. Stage changes by selecting files (use Spacebar).
2. Press c for commit.
3. Enter a commit message.
4. Press Ctrl + S to save the message.
5. Press Ctrl + W to confirm the commit.

D. Pushing Changes to a Remote Repository

Pushing changes to a remote repository is straightforward:

1. Press p in Lazygit.
2. Choose the branch to push.
3. Confirm the push.

E. Pulling Changes from a Remote Repository

To pull changes from a remote repository:

1. Press f in Lazygit.
2. Choose the branch to pull from.
3. Confirm the pull.

F. Resolving Merge Conflicts

Lazygit streamlines conflict resolution:

1. Select the file with conflicts.
2. Press m for merge.
3. Resolve conflicts and save the file.
4. Confirm the merge.

G. Exiting Lazygit

To exit Lazygit:

1. Press Esc to return to the main menu.
2. Press q to quit Lazygit.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Lazygit. Thanks for using this tutorial for installing Lazygit on the Ubuntu system. For additional help or useful information, we recommend you check the official Lazygit website.