How to install ImageStore on Alpine Linux Latest

ImageStore is an open-source, image hosting web application that allows you to manage your images without depending on third-party services. This tutorial will guide you on how to install ImageStore on Alpine Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

• A machine running Alpine Linux latest version
• An internet connection
• Basic knowledge of command-line interface

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

To install ImageStore, you need to install some dependencies on your system:

apk update
apk add \
    postgresql-client \
    git \
    openssh \
    nodejs \
    nodejs-npm \
    yarn

Step 2: Clone ImageStore Repository

Next, you need to clone the ImageStore repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/gregordr/ImageStore.git

Step 3: Configure PostgreSQL

ImageStore requires a PostgreSQL database to store its data. You can install PostgreSQL on Alpine Linux by running the following command:

apk add postgresql

Once installed, you need to create a new PostgreSQL user and database:

su - postgres
psql
CREATE DATABASE imagestore;
CREATE USER imagestore WITH PASSWORD 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE imagestore TO imagestore;

Make sure to replace password with a strong password.

Step 4: Configure ImageStore

Navigate to the cloned ImageStore directory and create a new .env file by copying the .env.example file:

cd ImageStore
cp .env.example .env

Open the .env file and update the following fields with your PostgreSQL credentials:

DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
DB_NAME=imagestore
DB_USER=imagestore
DB_PASSWORD=password

Step 5: Install ImageStore Dependencies

You need to install the ImageStore dependencies before running the application. Navigate to the ImageStore directory and run the following command:

yarn install

Step 6: Build ImageStore

You need to build the ImageStore application before running it. Run the following command:

yarn build

Step 7: Start ImageStore

Once the application is built, you can start the ImageStore application by running the following command:

yarn start

By default, ImageStore runs on port 3000. You can access ImageStore by visiting http://localhost:3000/ in your web browser.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured ImageStore on Alpine Linux Latest.

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