Mango is an open-source manga server and the process of installing it on EndeavourOS is very simple. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Mango on EndeavourOS.
Before we start with the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:
Open the Terminal: On your EndeavourOS operating system, press the ctrl+alt+t key combination to open the Terminal.
Install Git: If Git is not installed on your system, you can install it by running the following command in the Terminal:
sudo pacman -S git
Clone Mango Repository: Clone the Mango repository from Github by running the following command in the Terminal:
git clone https://github.com/hkalexling/Mango.git
Install Dependencies: Navigate to the Mango directory by running the following command in the Terminal:
cd Mango
Once inside the directory, install the dependencies by running the following command:
sudo pacman -S python python-pip sqlite
Install Flask and PyYAML: Install the Flask and PyYAML packages using pip by running the following command in the Terminal:
sudo pip install -r requirements.txt
Configure Mango: Create a config.yml file by copying the sample configuration file using the following command:
cp sample_config.yml config.yml
Then open the config.yml file using a text editor and edit it according to your preferences.
Initialize Mango Database: Create the SQLite database by running the following command in the Terminal:
python initdb.py
Run Mango Server: Start the Mango server by running the command below:
python app.py
Access Mango from a Web Browser: Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:5000. Mango should now be running.
Mango is now installed on your EndeavourOS system. You can now add manga files to the library folder and access them through the web interface. Enjoy reading your favorite manga series!
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