How to Install TeslaMate on Clear Linux Latest

TeslaMate is a self-hosted data logger for Tesla vehicles, and it is based on the work of Evgeny Jukov. It can store data on your local machine or remotely on a cloud service. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install TeslaMate on Clear Linux Latest from https://github.com/adriankumpf/teslamate.

Prerequisites

• You have a Clear Linux Latest machine running with sudo privileges.
• You have a Tesla vehicle with an active Tesla account.

Step 1: Install PostgreSQL

TeslaMate uses PostgreSQL as its database, so the first step is to install it. Use the following command to install it:

sudo swupd bundle-add postgresql

Step 2: Install Node.js

TeslaMate is a Node.js-based application, so you need to install Node.js. Use the following command to install it:

sudo swupd bundle-add nodejs-basic

Step 3: Install TeslaMate

Clone the TeslaMate repository:

cd /opt/
sudo git clone https://github.com/adriankumpf/teslamate.git
sudo chown $USER:$USER teslamate
cd teslamate

Step 4: Install Dependencies

Use the following command to install dependencies:

npm install

Step 5: Prepare the Tesla API Credentials

You need to prepare your Tesla API credentials.

1. Go to https://owner-api.teslamotors.com/oauth/token to get your access token.
2. On the same website, click on your details as an owner.
3. Click on the "Applications" tab, and then click "Register New Application."
4. Enter the name "TeslaMate," and set the Authorization Grant Type to "Authorization Code."
5. Set the callback URL to "http://localhost:4000/auth/tesla/callback" and then click "Create Application."
6. Use the following command to create a .env file:

cp .env.example .env

7. Use your preferred text editor to edit the .env file:

nano .env

8. Replace the ACCESS_TOKEN, CLIENT_ID, and CLIENT_SECRET fields with your Tesla API credentials.

Step 6: Start TeslaMate

Use the following command to start TeslaMate:

npm start

TeslaMate should now be running at http://localhost:4000.

To access the TeslaMate dashboard from another computer on your network, replace "localhost" with the IP address of your machine.

http://<Your IP address>:4000

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and set up TeslaMate on Clear Linux Latest. You can now start collecting data from your Tesla vehicle. If you have any issues, review the TeslaMate documentation at https://github.com/adriankumpf/teslamate.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!