How to Install kbin on Clear Linux Latest

kbin is a simple file sharing platform that resists censorship and surveillance. Installing kbin on Clear Linux Latest is a pretty straightforward process. Follow the steps below:

Prerequisites

Before installing kbin, make sure you meet the following requirements:

• A Clear Linux Latest distribution is installed on your machine.
• A terminal application like GNOME Terminal, Tilix, or Konsole is installed on your system.
• A stable internet connection.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

The first step is to install the required dependencies. Open the Terminal application and run the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add nodejs-basic www-server

It installs Node.js and a web server that are necessary for kbin to function correctly.

Step 2: Download kbin

After installing the dependencies, download kbin from the official website. Open the Terminal application and run the following command:

wget https://github.com/kbinpub/kbin/archive/refs/tags/v2.5.1.tar.gz -O kbin.tar.gz

It downloads the kbin tarball and renames it to kbin.tar.gz. You can replace the URL with the latest release URL if it is different.

Step 3: Extract kbin

The next step is to extract the kbin tarball. Run the following command to extract it:

tar -xvf kbin.tar.gz

It extracts the kbin files into a directory named kbin-2.5.1 in the current working directory.

Step 4: Configure kbin

After extracting kbin, you have to configure it by creating a .env file. Run the following command:

cp ./kbin-2.5.1/.env.example ./kbin-2.5.1/.env

It copies the .env.example file to .env. You can configure kbin by editing the .env file as per your requirements.

Step 5: Install kbin Dependencies

After configuring kbin, navigate to the kbin-2.5.1 directory and run the following command to install kbin dependencies:

cd ./kbin-2.5.1 && npm install

It installs the necessary Node.js packages that kbin needs to run.

Step 6: Start kbin

After installing the dependencies, run the following command to start kbin:

npm run start

It starts the kbin server on port 3000. You can access it by visiting http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed kbin on Clear Linux Latest. Now you can securely share files through kbin in a censorship-free manner.

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