Feedmixer is an open-source RSS feed aggregator that can merge multiple feeds into one feed, making it easier to stay updated with your favorite sites. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Feedmixer on Arch Linux.
Before we begin, it is important to have a working installation of Arch Linux with an active internet connection.
Start by installing the necessary dependencies needed for the installation process. Open your terminal and enter the following command:
sudo pacman -S python-pip python-feedparser python-click python-requests python-flask python-lxml
This command will install the required dependencies like python-pip, python-feedparser, python-click, python-requests, python-flask, and python-lxml.
Next, we need to clone the Feedmixer repository from its official GitHub page, which will allow us to download the latest version. Open your terminal and enter the following command to clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/cristoper/feedmixer.git
After cloning the repository, navigate to the feedmixer directory and use the following command to install Feedmixer:
sudo pip install -U .
This command will install Feedmixer on your local machine.
Now that Feedmixer is installed, we can start it by entering the following command:
feedmixer
This command will start the Feedmixer web server. You can now access it through your web browser by typing http://localhost:5000/ in the address bar.
In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to install Feedmixer on Arch Linux. By following these simple steps, you can easily stay updated with your favorite websites' RSS feeds, thanks to the Feedmixer aggregator.
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