woodpecker-ci/woodpecker

Add docs on how to setup using the binary packages

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#1,292 opened on Oct 19, 2022

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Description

Clear and concise description of the problem

No documentation on how to setup the CI using binary packages. The docs only explain how to install it using docker.

Suggested solution

Provide documentation on how to use binary packages and setup the CI e.g. sample system service scripts with the environment variable and database config.

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Tech stack
goshelldocker
Domain
ci cddocumentationdevops
Issue type
documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Woodpecker basicssystemd scriptingdatabase configuration
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Review the current documentation structure in the `docs/` directory. Examine the existing Docker based setup docs for reference. Investigate the project's release artifacts and any existing shell scripts in the repository (e.g., `scripts/` or `docker/`). Check the issue comments for any maintainer suggestions or alternative approaches.