How to Install JSXC on Alpine Linux Latest

Introduction

JSXC is an open-source implementation of XMPP chat client that is easy to integrate into web applications. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install JSXC on Alpine Linux.

Prerequisites

• A running instance of Alpine Linux
• Root access to the server
• Basic knowledge of Linux commands

Step 1: Update the System

Before we start with the installation, let’s update the system by running the following command:

apk update && apk upgrade

Step 2: Install the Required Packages

Next, install the packages that are required for JSXC using the following command:

apk add bash curl git make nginx nodejs npm php7-fpm

Step 3: Install the Proxy Server

JSXC requires a proxy server to be installed on the system. Install the proxy server using the following command:

npm install -g @incaseofstairs/jsxc-server

Step 4: Install JSXC

Now, clone the JSXC repository using git:

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

Change the directory to the JSXC repository:

cd jsxc

Install the dependencies:

npm install

Build the sources:

npm run release

Step 5: Configure Nginx

Create a new configuration file for Nginx:

nano /etc/nginx/conf.d/jsxc.conf

Paste the following configuration in this file:

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name your-domain.com;

    location /http-bind {
        proxy_pass http://localhost:5280/http-bind/;
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
        proxy_pass_request_headers on;
    }

    location / {
        proxy_pass http://localhost:5280/;
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
        proxy_pass_request_headers on;
    }
}

Save and exit the file.

Now, restart Nginx:

rc-service nginx restart

Step 6: Configure the Proxy Server

Create a new configuration file for the proxy server:

nano /etc/jsxc/proxyserver.cfg

Paste the following configuration in this file:

{
    "bosh": {
        "url": "http://localhost:80/http-bind/"
    },
    "transport": {
        "websocket": {
            "websocket": {
                "url": "ws://localhost:5280/"
            }
        }
    },
    "host": "127.0.0.1",
    "port": 5281,
    "domain": "your-domain.com"
}

Replace your-domain.com with your own domain.

Save and exit the file.

Step 7: Start the Proxy Server

Now, start the proxy server using the following command:

jsxc-server

Step 8: Test the Installation

Open a web browser and navigate to http://your-domain.com/jsxc. You should see the JSXC login screen.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed JSXC on Alpine Linux.

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