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name: Setup Asterisk Repository
on: [push]
jobs:
setup-repo:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Checkout repository
uses: actions/checkout@v2
- name: Set up dependencies
run: |
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y build-essential libncurses5-dev libssl-dev libxml2-dev libsqlite3-dev uuid-dev libjansson-dev libedit-dev git
sudo apt-get install -y ruby-full
gem install bundler
- name: Fork Asterisk Open Source Tutorial
run: |
git clone https://github.com/asterisk/asterisk.git examples/asterisk-tutorial
- name: Setup repository contents
run: |
# Create directory structure
mkdir -p examples
mkdir -p docs
mkdir -p web
# Create README.md
cat <<EOL > README.md
# Getting Started with Asterisk
![GitHub stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/Skunkworks-Lab-Services/Getting-started-with-Asterisk)

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![GitHub forks](https://img.shields.io/github/forks/Skunkworks-Lab-Services/Getting-started-with-Asterisk)
![GitHub issues](https://img.shields.io/github/issues/Skunkworks-Lab-Services/Getting-started-with-Asterisk)
![GitHub license](https://img.shields.io/github/license/Skunkworks-Lab-Services/Getting-started-with-Asterisk)
![Asterisk](https://www.asterisk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/logo-asterisk.png)
Welcome to the "Getting Started with Asterisk" repository! This repository provides comprehensive resources and guides to help you install, configure, and effectively utilize Asterisk for various telecommunication needs.
## Table of Contents
- [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Features](#features)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Configuration](#configuration)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)
- [Contact](#contact)
## Introduction
> **Asterisk** is a powerful open-source framework for building communications applications. It is widely used to create a variety of telephony systems such as VoIP gateways, conference servers, and call centers. This repository aims to provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge to get started with Asterisk.
## Features
- Detailed installation guides
- Configuration examples for various use cases
- Best practices for deploying Asterisk in different environments
- Troubleshooting tips and solutions
## Installation
### Prerequisites
- A Linux-based operating system (CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of Linux command-line operations
### Steps
1. **Clone the Repository**
\`\`\`bash
git clone https://github.com/Skunkworks-Lab-Services/Getting-started-with-Asterisk.git
cd Getting-started-with-Asterisk
\`\`\`
2. **Follow the Installation Guide**
- Refer to the \`installation.md\` file for detailed instructions on installing Asterisk on your system.
> **Note:** Ensure your system is updated and all dependencies are installed before starting the installation process.
## Configuration
### Basic Configuration
1. **Edit Configuration Files**
- Modify \`sip.conf\`, \`extensions.conf\`, and other necessary configuration files as per your requirements.
2. **Reload Asterisk**
\`\`\`bash
sudo asterisk -rx "reload"
\`\`\`
### Example Configurations
- Example configurations for IP PBX, VoIP gateways, and conferencing systems are provided in the \`examples/\` directory.
> **Pro Tip:** Regularly back up your configuration files to prevent data loss.
## Usage
### Starting Asterisk
- Start the Asterisk service:
\`\`\`bash
sudo systemctl start asterisk
\`\`\`
### Accessing Asterisk CLI
- Connect to the running Asterisk console:
\`\`\`bash
sudo asterisk -r
\`\`\`
### Basic CLI Commands
| Command | Description |
|----------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| \`asterisk -r\` | Connect to the running Asterisk console |
| \`sip show peers\` | Display the status of SIP peers |
| \`core restart now\` | Restart the Asterisk service |
## Contributing
We welcome contributions from the community! If you would like to contribute, please fork the repository and create a pull request. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.
> **Important:** Ensure that all code contributions are thoroughly tested before submitting a pull request.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the \`LICENSE\` file for more details.
![License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/Skunkworks-Lab-Services/Getting-started-with-Asterisk)
## Contact
For any questions or inquiries, please contact Raydo Matthee at raydo@skunkworks.africa.
---
Thank you for using Asterisk! We hope this repository helps you get started and effectively utilize Asterisk for your telecommunication needs.
![Thank You](https://www.asterisk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/logo-asterisk.png)
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# Create installation.md
cat <<EOL > installation.md
# Installation Guide
## Prerequisites
- A Linux-based operating system (CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of Linux command-line operations
## Steps
1. **Update System Packages**
\`\`\`bash
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
\`\`\`
2. **Install Dependencies**
\`\`\`bash
sudo apt-get install build-essential libncurses5-dev libssl-dev libxml2-dev libsqlite3-dev uuid-dev libjansson-dev libedit-dev
\`\`\`
3. **Download Asterisk**
\`\`\`bash
cd /usr/src
sudo wget http://downloads.asterisk.org/pub/telephony/asterisk/asterisk-18-current.tar.gz
sudo tar -zxvf asterisk-18-current.tar.gz
cd asterisk-18.*
\`\`\`
4. **Compile and Install Asterisk**
\`\`\`bash
sudo ./configure
sudo make
sudo make install
sudo make samples
sudo make config
\`\`\`
5. **Start Asterisk**
\`\`\`bash
sudo systemctl start asterisk
sudo systemctl enable asterisk
\`\`\`
6. **Verify Installation**
\`\`\`bash
sudo asterisk -rvvv
\`\`\`
EOL
# Create LICENSE
cat <<EOL > LICENSE
MIT License
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
copies or substantial portions of the Software.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
SOFTWARE.
EOL
# Create examples directory content
echo "This directory contains example configuration files for various Asterisk setups." > examples/README.md
# Create docs directory content
echo "This directory contains additional documentation for Asterisk setup and configuration." > docs/README.md
# Set up Jekyll for GitHub Pages
echo "source 'https://rubygems.org'" > web/Gemfile
echo "gem 'github-pages', group: :jekyll_plugins" >> web/Gemfile
cat <<EOL > web/_config.yml
theme: jekyll-theme-cayman
title: Getting Started with Asterisk
description: Comprehensive resources and guides to help you install, configure, and effectively utilize Asterisk.
baseurl: "/Getting-started-with-Asterisk"
url: "https://burnt-exe.github.io"
EOL
cat <<EOL > web/index.md
---
layout: default
title: Home
---
# Getting Started with Asterisk
![GitHub stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/Skunkworks-Lab-Services/Getting-started-with-Asterisk)
![GitHub forks](https://img.shields.io/github/forks/Skunkworks-Lab-Services/Getting-started-with-Asterisk)
![GitHub issues](https://img.shields.io/github/issues/Skunkworks-Lab-Services/Getting-started-with-Asterisk)
![GitHub license](https://img.shields.io/github/license/Skunkworks-Lab-Services/Getting-started-with-Asterisk)
![Asterisk](https://www.asterisk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/logo-asterisk.png)
Welcome to the "Getting Started with Asterisk" repository! This repository provides comprehensive resources and guides to help you install, configure, and effectively utilize Asterisk for various telecommunication needs.
## Table of Contents
- [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Features](#features)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Configuration](#configuration)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)
- [Contact](#contact)
## Introduction
> **Asterisk** is a powerful open-source framework for building communications applications. It is widely used to create a variety of telephony systems such as VoIP gateways, conference servers, and call centers. This repository aims to provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge to get started with Asterisk.
## Features
- Detailed installation guides
- Configuration examples for various use cases
- Best practices for deploying Asterisk in different environments
- Troubleshooting tips and solutions
## Installation
### Prerequisites
- A Linux-based operating system (CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of Linux command-line operations
### Steps
1. **Clone the Repository**
\`\`\`bash
git clone https://github.com/Skunkworks-Lab-Services/Getting-started-with-Asterisk.git
cd Getting-started-with-Asterisk
\`\`\`
2. **Follow the Installation Guide**
- Refer to the \`installation.md\` file for detailed instructions on installing Asterisk on your system.
> **Note:** Ensure your system is updated and all dependencies are installed before starting the installation process.
## Configuration
### Basic Configuration
1. **Edit Configuration Files**
- Modify \`sip.conf\`, \`extensions.conf\`, and other necessary configuration files as per your requirements.
2. **Reload Asterisk**
\`\`\`bash
sudo asterisk -rx "reload"
\`\`\`
### Example Configurations
- Example configurations for IP PBX, VoIP gateways, and conferencing systems are provided in the \`examples/\` directory.
> **Pro Tip:** Regularly back up your configuration files to prevent data loss.
## Usage
### Starting Asterisk
- Start the Asterisk service:
\`\`\`bash
sudo systemctl start asterisk
\`\`\`
### Accessing Asterisk CLI
- Connect to the running Asterisk console:
\`\`\`bash
sudo asterisk -r
\`\`\`
### Basic CLI Commands
| Command | Description |
|----------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| \`asterisk -r\` | Connect to the running Asterisk console |
| \`sip show peers\` | Display the status of SIP peers |
| \`core restart now\` | Restart the Asterisk service |
## Contributing
We welcome contributions from the community! If you would like to contribute, please fork the repository and create a pull request. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.
> **Important:** Ensure that all code contributions are thoroughly tested before submitting a pull request.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the \`LICENSE\` file for more details.
![License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/Skunkworks-Lab-Services/Getting-started-with-Asterisk)
## Contact
For any questions or inquiries, please contact Raydo Matthee at raydo@skunkworks.africa.
---
Thank you for using Asterisk! We hope this repository helps you get started and effectively utilize Asterisk for your telecommunication needs.
![Thank You](https://www.asterisk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/logo-asterisk.png)
EOL
- name: Build and Deploy Jekyll Site
run: |
cd web
bundle install
bundle exec jekyll build
bundle exec jekyll serve --detach