DirectoryLister is a web-based application that allows you to list the files and directories on a web server in a readable and attractive format. Installing DirectoryLister on Arch Linux is a simple process that can be accomplished within a few minutes.
Before starting, ensure that your Arch Linux system is up-to-date by running the following command:
sudo pacman -Syu
Additionally, make sure that you have Apache web server and PHP preinstalled and configured. If not, you can install them by running the following command:
sudo pacman -S apache php
The first step is to download the latest version of the DirectoryLister package from its official website using the wget command:
wget https://github.com/DirectoryLister/DirectoryLister/archive/master.zip
After downloading, extract the package using the unzip command:
unzip master.zip
This will extract all the files and directories into a new folder named "DirectoryLister-master".
Now, you need to configure a few settings in the DirectoryLister files before you can start using it. Firstly, navigate to the newly created folder using the following command:
cd DirectoryLister-master/
Next, copy the .htaccess-sample file to .htaccess using the following command:
cp .htaccess-sample .htaccess
Then, open the config.php file using your favorite text editor:
nano config.php
Here, you can modify the various settings as per your requirements. For example, you can change the default directory to list or set the allowed file extensions. Once you have made the necessary changes, save and close the file.
Now that you have configured the DirectoryLister, you need to copy the files to the Apache web server's root directory. By default, the Apache web server root directory is "/srv/http/". Use the following command to copy the DirectoryLister files to the root directory:
sudo cp -r * /srv/http/
This will copy all the files and folders from the DirectoryLister-master directory to the Apache web server's root directory.
After copying the files, you can now access DirectoryLister by opening a web browser and typing the server's IP address in the address bar. For example, if your server's IP address is 192.168.1.100, you would enter the following URL:
http://192.168.1.100/
You should now see a DirectoryLister interface displayed in your web browser with the directories and files of the server listed.
In this tutorial, we have explained how to install DirectoryLister on Arch Linux. The process involves downloading the package, configuring it, copying it to the Apache web server, and then accessing it through a web browser. You can now easily list and view the files and directories of your server in an organized and clean layout.
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