Git over ssh without Git being installed on server

Question

I have full access to some folder on a remote Linux server over ssh and scp. I can upload and download files but not install apps. Now I want to put a git repository on th

Answer 1

I think that git needs to be there. But you can simply install it in the directory you have access to.

Answer 2

You would need enhanced access for SSHFS, I would imagine.

This would be a really cool addition to Git, and I believe there is some way to do it, though I haven't found it... yet. I am using git in combination with rsync to the remote server for a similar situation.

Answer 3

You could use SSHFS and mount the directory on your local machine, and then run Git locally.