SVN Server for Mac OSX

Question

I used Visual SVN for Windows. Now I'm on Mac OSX.

Does anyone know about an SVN server for MAC OSX that is as easy to use as Visual SVN on Windows? I do not want to enter console commands, I need a nice and simple interface :-)

Greetings

Answer 1

Mac OSX LION and Snow Leopard come with an SVN server by default. A simple tutorial can be found here.

Basically you will use the command line environment (shell). No graphical user interface.

To create a repository problem, run the following command

svnadmin create MyFirstRepository 

This will create a repository with the above name in the current folder.

The next step is to import the directory. Use this command

 svn import destination-folder file:///path-to-repository -m "Initial Import" 

The third step is to check what you just checked.

 svn checkout file:///path-to-repository destination-folder 

Answer 2

I know that you need a simple GUI application to install the server, but you can quickly and easily get apache serving your subversion repository using WebDAV authentication. Using macports to install all the dependencies, and with a few basic changes to the configuration options in apache, you're good to go.

Here's the basic setup (from the Macports wiki): Subversion MacPorts with Apache

The command line is your friend!

Answer 3

Another good stack for the subversion server can be found at http://bitnami.org/stack/subversion . From the description:

The BitNami Subversion Stack greatly simplifies the deployment of Subversion and its required dependencies. It can be deployed using its own installer, like a virtual machine or in the cloud.

Answer 4

On the sidelines, it should be noted that Snow Leopard (at least) comes with the default SVN server. I believe Leopard too. In any case, you are much better off using it instead of rolling your own solution.

Apple Instructions: http://developer.apple.com/library/mac/#featuredarticles/SubversionXcode3/

Somewhat more complicated integration: http://ursecta.com/wp/2009/11/subversion-server-on-snow-leopard-server/

Answer 5

I know that you itch for Visual SVN-like on a Mac, but one of the main reasons you don’t get a lot of answers is because SVN and Apache do not exist by default on Windows (itchy, which Visual SVN- scratches), but exist on OSX.

The argument is as follows: if you are good enough at using SVN, then most likely you will be happy with what OSX has by default (command line!), Or you probably have a Linux server somewhere that serves SVN for you.

I recommend you a few options in addition to what everyone else mentions:

• Save your existing Windows machine as a server for your SVN needs.
• Launch the VMWare + VMWare fusion app (here are some Trac + SVN devices )

Answer 6

I can recommend Versions if you need a comprehensive third-party application.

Until recently, I had a simple setup - a local SVN (file) repository on my local drive; then use the Xcode SCM (Source Control Management) windows to manage the SVN commands - which is not so bad for most everyday activities. Obviously, are you supposed to use Xcode?

Answer 7

You can download the OSX download from WANdisco. They also have uberSVN , which is a web tool like VisualSVN with much more functionality.

Answer 8

Although not macro-central, Warehouse has been open since ancient times and may be worth a look. This is a web-based interface for managing svn and git repositories.

Answer 9

Server and GUI are separate components. Regarding SVN's large GUIs, Versions.app seems to be a favorite.

Editing to add the following additional SVN applications:

http://ciaranwal.sh/2007/10/10/svn-plug-in-for-textmate (TextMate plugin)

http://www.syntevo.com/smartsvn/index.html

http://www.syncrosvnclient.com/index.html

http://www.zennaware.com/