How to Install Misskey on Elementary OS Latest?

Misskey is an open-source social networking platform that allows users to create a decentralized social network. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Misskey on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting this tutorial, ensure that you have the following:

• A Linux computer running Elementary OS Latest
• A basic understanding of the command-line interface
• Access to a terminal with root privileges

Installation Steps

Step 1: Update System

The first step is to ensure that your system is up-to-date. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

You will need to install the following dependencies before installing Misskey:

• Node.js
• npm
• MongoDB

Run the following command to install the dependencies:

sudo apt-get install nodejs npm mongodb

Step 3: Install Misskey

Now that your system has all the required dependencies, you can proceed with the installation of Misskey. You can install Misskey via Git or using the pre-built package.

Method 1: Installing Misskey via Git

To install Misskey via Git, run the following commands:

git clone https://github.com/syuilo/misskey.git
cd misskey

Next, run the following command to install Misskey dependencies:

npm install

Method 2: Installing Misskey via a pre-built package

To install Misskey via a pre-built package, run the following command:

wget https://github.com/syuilo/misskey/releases/download/v12.91.0/misskey-linux-x64.zip

Next, unzip the package using the following command:

unzip misskey-linux-x64.zip

Once unzipped, move the resulting folder to the desired location using the following command:

sudo mv misskey-linux-x64 /opt/misskey

Step 4: Configure Misskey

You will need to configure a few things before you can start using Misskey. Navigate to the Misskey directory using the following command:

Method 1: If you installed Misskey via Git

cd misskey

Method 2: If you installed Misskey via a pre-built package

cd /opt/misskey

Next, copy the .env.example file to .env using the following command:

cp .env.example .env

Edit the .env file with your preferences:

nano .env

Once you are done editing the .env file, save and exit the text editor.

Step 5: Start Misskey

You can now start Misskey using the following command:

npm start

You can access Misskey by visiting http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.

Step 6: Conclusion

You have successfully installed and configured Misskey on your Elementary OS Latest machine. You can now start using Misskey to create your own decentralized social network.

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