How to Install Hackershare on Alpine Linux Latest?

Hackershare is a self-hosted knowledge management system designed for technical teams. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Hackershare on Alpine Linux Latest using Docker.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, ensure that you have the following:

Step 1 - Clone the Repository

Open the terminal or command prompt and clone the Hackershare repository from Github using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/hackershare/hackershare.git

This will download the repository to your local machine.

Step 2 - Configure Environment Variables

Navigate to the hackershare directory and create a new .env file using the following command:

cd hackershare
cp .env.example .env

Open the .env file in a text editor and set the following environment variables:

POSTGRES_USER=hackershare
POSTGRES_PASSWORD=password
POSTGRES_DB=hackershare
HACKERSHARE_SECRET_KEY=<your_secret_key>

Replace <your_secret_key> with a secure secret key of your choice.

Step 3 - Build and Run the Docker Compose

To build and run the Docker Compose, run the following command in the hackershare directory:

docker-compose up -d

This will build the containers and start the Hackershare application in detached mode.

Step 4 - Verify the Installation

Once the installation process is complete, go to your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8000 to access the Hackershare application.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Hackershare on Alpine Linux Latest using Docker.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have covered the steps to install Hackershare on Alpine Linux Latest using Docker. With Hackershare, you can now manage and share knowledge within your technical teams.

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