How to Install ShinobiCE on Clear Linux Latest

ShinobiCE is an open-source security camera system that can be used for security and surveillance purposes. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing ShinobiCE on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

  1. A Linux machine with Clear Linux Latest installed.
  2. A user account with root privileges on the machine.
  3. An internet connection.

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

ShinobiCE has some dependencies that need to be installed before we can proceed with the installation. To install the required dependencies, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo swupd bundle-add nodejs-runtime

This will install NodeJS runtime environment on your system.

Step 2: Clone ShinobiCE from GitLab

Next, we need to clone ShinobiCE from the GitLab repository. To do so, run the following command in your terminal:

sudo git clone https://gitlab.com/Shinobi-Systems/ShinobiCE.git /opt/shinobice

This will clone the ShinobiCE repository to the /opt/shinobice directory on your machine.

Step 3: Install Required NodeJS Modules

Now that we have cloned the repository, we need to install the required NodeJS modules. Navigate to the cloned directory and run the following command:

cd /opt/shinobice && sudo npm install --only=production

This will install all the required NodeJS modules for the project.

Step 4: Configure ShinobiCE

Before we can use ShinobiCE, we need to configure it. Navigate to the /opt/shinobice directory and copy the .env.sample file to .env using the following command:

sudo cp .env.sample .env

Now, open the .env file in a text editor and configure the required settings such as database settings, server settings, and email settings. Save the file after making changes.

Step 5: Start the ShinobiCE Server

Finally, we are ready to start the ShinobiCE server. Navigate to the /opt/shinobice directory and run the following command:

sudo node camera.js

This will start the ShinobiCE server on your machine.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have discussed how to install ShinobiCE on Clear Linux Latest. ShinobiCE is a powerful security camera system that can be used for various purposes such as security and surveillance. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should now have a working installation of ShinobiCE on your Clear Linux Latest machine.

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