How to install Stringer on Arch Linux

Stringer is a self-hosted RSS reader that can help users to manage and read their RSS feeds efficiently. This tutorial walks you through the installation process of Stringer on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing Stringer, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A working Arch Linux system
• Ruby (version 2.4 or higher)
• Git

Installation

Follow these steps to install Stringer on Arch Linux:

1. Open a terminal window and clone the Stringer repository from GitHub using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/stringer-rss/stringer.git
   

2. Navigate to the newly created Stringer directory:

   cd stringer
   

3. Install the bundler gem by running the following command:

   gem install bundler
   

4. Run the bundler to install the dependencies:

   bundle install
   

5. Create a new database by running:

   rake db:create
   

6. Initialize the database by running:

   rake db:migrate
   

7. Start the server using the following command:

   rails server
   

8. Once the server is started, open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to access the Stringer web interface.

Conclusion

Now that you have successfully installed Stringer on Arch Linux, you can start using it to manage your RSS feeds. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, check the official Stringer documentation and the Arch Linux wiki for help.

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