How to Install Cactus Comments on Alpine Linux Latest

Cactus is a fast, modern, and open-source commenting system. In this tutorial, we will be installing Cactus Comments on Alpine Linux Latest.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing Cactus, it is essential to update your system. Run the following commands to update your system:

apk update
apk upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Cactus requires some dependencies to be installed in your system before installing it. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

apk add nodejs npm

Step 3: Download and Install Cactus Comments

To download and install Cactus Comments on your system, follow the steps below:

1. Open the terminal or SSH into the server.

2. Create a directory to store the Cactus Comments files by running the following command:

   mkdir cactus && cd cactus
   

3. Clone the Cactus Comments repository by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/eudaimonious/cactus.git
   

4. Once cloned, navigate to the cactus directory by running the following command:

   cd cactus
   

5. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:

   npm install
   

6. Once all the dependencies are installed, start the installation process by running:

   npm run init
   

7. Follow the prompts provided during the installation process to set up your Cactus Comments. You can change the configuration options as per your requirements.

8. Once the installation is complete, you can start the Cactus Comments service by running:

   npm start
   

   You can now access Cactus Comments by navigating to http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Cactus Comments on Alpine Linux Latest.

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