How to Install Algernon on Arch Linux

Algernon is a web server written in Go that's designed to be fast and easily configured. Here's how you can install it on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing Algernon, you'll need to make sure that you have the following:

If you don't have Go or Git installed, you can install them using the following command:

sudo pacman -S go git

Once you have these prerequisites installed, you can proceed with the installation of Algernon.

To install Algernon, you'll need to do the following:

Clone the Algernon code repository.

git clone https://github.com/xyproto/algernon.git

Build and install Algernon.

go get -d -v
go build
sudo ./install.sh

Verify that Algernon is installed by running the following command:
```
algernon -v
```
The output should show the version of Algernon that you just installed.

Algernon is designed to be easily configurable. Here's how you can configure it:

Create a configuration file for Algernon.
```
nano ~/.config/algernon/config
```
Add the following contents to the configuration file:
```
[server]
port=3000

[handlers.static]
base=.

[handlers.cgi]
match=/cgi-bin/
base=.
command=php-cgi
```
This configuration sets Algernon to listen on port 3000, serves static files from the current directory and sets up a CGI handler for PHP scripts that are located in the /cgi-bin/ directory.
Start Algernon to verify that it's configured properly.
```
algernon
```
This should start Algernon and you should be able to access it at http://localhost:3000.

That's it! You've successfully installed and configured Algernon on Arch Linux. You can now start developing web applications using Algernon.

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!