Tutorial: Installing PsiTransfer on Clear Linux Latest

Overview

PsiTransfer is a simple, open-source web-based file-sharing tool. It allows you to exchange files with others using a web browser. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install PsiTransfer on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, you must ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• You have a Clear Linux Latest system installed and running.
• You have root access or sudo privileges on the system.
• You have an active internet connection.

Step 1: Install Required Packages

Before installing PsiTransfer, you need to install some packages required for its operation. Open a terminal on your Clear Linux system and run the following command:

$ sudo swupd bundle-add nodejs-basic

This command installs Node.js and its dependencies, which are required for PsiTransfer.

Step 2: Download PsiTransfer

Next, you need to download PsiTransfer from its official GitHub repository. Open your terminal and run the following command:

$ git clone https://github.com/psi-4ward/psitransfer.git

This command will clone the PsiTransfer repository to your local system.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

PsiTransfer requires some dependencies to run properly, which you can install by running the following command:

$ cd psitransfer && npm install

This command will install the required dependencies.

Step 4: Configure PsiTransfer

Once the installation of dependencies is completed, you need to create a configuration file for PsiTransfer. Open your terminal and run the following command to create a configuration file:

$ cp config.sample.json config.json

This command creates a new configuration file called config.json. Now, you need to edit this file to set up PsiTransfer according to your requirements. Open the file using your preferred text editor and make the necessary changes.

Here is an example configuration file:

{
  "psitransfer": {
    "loglevel": "info",
    "tempPath": "/tmp",
    "filesizeLimit": 50,
    "timeLimit": 60,
    "mail": {
      "from": "you@example.com",
      "transport": {
        "host": "smtp.gmail.com",
        "port": 465,
        "auth": {
          "user": "you@gmail.com",
          "pass": "password"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

You can customize the configuration options based on your needs.

Step 5: Run PsiTransfer

After configuring PsiTransfer, it's time to run it. Open a terminal and navigate to the PsiTransfer directory by running the following command:

$ cd psitransfer/

Then, start the application by running the following command:

$ npm start

This command starts PsiTransfer on your system.

Step 6: Access PsiTransfer

Finally, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000. This will bring up the PsiTransfer web interface, where you can start using the application to share files.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install PsiTransfer on Clear Linux Latest. System administrators and users can use this tool to share files easily and securely over the web. The installation is straightforward, and the configuration is flexible, allowing you to customize it according to your requirements.

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