How to Install Yarr on Debian Latest

Yarr is an open-source, self-hosted RSS feed reader that you can use to keep track of your favorite news and blogs. It can be installed on Debian to run locally or on a server.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Yarr on a Debian system.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure your Debian system is up-to-date:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Yarr requires some dependencies to run, including Python 3, pip, and Node.js. Install them using the following command:

sudo apt install python3 python3-pip nodejs npm

Step 2: Install Yarr

1. Clone the official Yarr repository using Git:

   git clone https://github.com/nkanaev/yarr.git
   

2. Change to the Yarr directory:

   cd yarr
   

3. Install Yarr's Python dependencies using pip:

   pip3 install -r requirements.txt
   

4. Install Yarr's JavaScript dependencies using npm:

   npm install
   

Step 3: Configure Yarr

1. Create a configuration file based on the sample file provided:

   cp config.sample.json config.json
   

2. Edit the config.json file and configure Yarr according to your preferences.

   Refer to Yarr's documentation for more information on the available configuration options.

Step 4: Run Yarr

1. Start Yarr's server using the following command:

   python3 server.py
   

2. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:7070 to access Yarr's user interface.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Yarr on Debian. You can now use it to subscribe to RSS feeds and stay up-to-date with the latest news and blog posts.

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