Instant.io is a web-based peer-to-peer file sharing application that allows users to share files using WebTorrent. If you are using Alpine Linux Latest, this tutorial will guide you on how to install Instant.io.
Before proceeding with the installation, ensure you have the following:
apk update && apk upgrade
apk add nodejs npm
git clone https://github.com/webtorrent/instant.io.git
cd instant.io
npm install
To start using Instant.io, run the following command in the terminal:
npm start
This will start the Instant.io server and you can access the application on http://localhost:8080 in your browser.
In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to install Instant.io on Alpine Linux Latest. You can now start using Instant.io to share your files with your peers using WebTorrent.
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