How to Install Filebrowser on Alpine Linux

Filebrowser is an open-source file manager that allows you to manage files using a web interface. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Filebrowser on Alpine Linux.

Prerequisites

• A Linux-based computer or a virtual machine.
• Access to the terminal with Sudo or Root privileges.

Step 1: Update and upgrade the system

Before installing any new package, it is important to ensure that your system is updated and upgraded.

sudo apk update && sudo apk upgrade

Step 2: Install Filebrowser

To install Filebrowser on Alpine Linux, we will use the following command:

sudo apk add filebrowser

Step 3: Configure the Filebrowser

To configure the Filebrowser, create a configuration file by running the following command:

nano /etc/filebrowser/filebrowser.json

In this editor, you will be able to set the file browser's settings. Here is an example:

{
  "port": 8080,
  "root": "/var/www",
  "address": "0.0.0.0",
  "baseURL": "",
  "log": "stdout",
  "database": "/etc/filebrowser/database.db",
  "auth": {
    "method": "jwt",
    "jwt": {
      "secret": "",
      "validity": 86400
    },
    "users": []
  }
}

Step 4: Start the Filebrowser Service

To start the Filebrowser service, use the following command:

sudo rc-service filebrowser start

You can now access Filebrowser by visiting http://your_ip:8080 on your web browser.

Conclusion

With Filebrowser, you can easily manage your files using a web interface. In this tutorial, we have installed Filebrowser on Alpine Linux and configured it to run as a service. You can now start using it to manage files on your system.

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