Readflow is a web-based RSS reader and read later app. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Readflow on Clear Linux Latest in easy steps.
We recommend updating your system with the latest patches and packages available, so first we need to update the system as follows:
$ sudo swupd update
Before we proceed with the installation process, we need to install the following packages:
$ sudo swupd bundle-add nodejs-basic yarn
Now that dependencies are installed, clone the Readflow GitHub repository:
$ git clone https://github.com/edouardmazier/readflow.git
Navigate to the Readflow installation directory and then run the following command to install Readflow:
$ cd readflow && yarn install
This command will install all the required dependencies and packages.
After installation, we need to configure Readflow by creating a .env.local file in the root directory of the readflow directory. To create the file, run the following command:
$ cp .env.local.dist .env.local
Then, edit the .env.local file and set your desired APP_ENV, APP_SECRET, DATABASE_URL, MAILER_URL, and FRONT_APP_URL.
$ nano .env.local
Save the file.
After configuring Readflow, run the following command in the readflow directory to build the app:
$ yarn build
Finally, to start the Readflow app, run the following command:
$ yarn start
The app will start, and you can access it on http://localhost:3000 from your web browser.
In this tutorial, we walked you through the process of installing Readflow on Clear Linux Latest. Now you can enjoy using this web-based RSS reader and read later app.
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