In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install Umami Analytics, which is a self-hosted alternative to Google Analytics. We will be using the Alpine Linux operating system for this installation.
Before installing Umami, we need to install some dependencies. Run the following command to update the package index and install the dependencies:
apk update && apk add git nodejs npm python3 make g++
Next, we need to clone the Umami repository from GitHub. Run the following command to do so:
git clone https://github.com/mikecao/umami.git
After cloning the repository, navigate into the cloned directory using the cd command and run the following command to install Umami:
npm install
Once Umami has been installed, we need to configure it. Copy the .env.example file to .env and edit it using your preferred text editor:
cp .env.example .env
nano .env
In the .env file, set the following values:
DB_DRIVER=sqlite
DB_NAME=/path/to/umami.sqlite
Replace /path/to/umami.sqlite with the path where you want to store the Umami database.
After configuration, we can start Umami using the following command:
npm start
Finally, we can access Umami by visiting http://localhost:3000 in a web browser.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Umami Analytics on Alpine Linux.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
