How to Install Nullboard on EndeavourOS

Nullboard is a lightweight and minimalist web-based bulletin board that allows you to create and manage notes and tasks in a simple and organized way. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Nullboard on an EndeavourOS system.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with this tutorial, you should have the following:

Step 1: Update System

Before installing any new application, make sure that your system is up-to-date by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Nullboard requires the following dependencies to be installed on your system:

To install these dependencies, use the following command:

sudo pacman -S git nodejs npm

Step 3: Clone Nullboard Repository

Next, you need to clone the Nullboard repository from GitHub. To do this, run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/apankrat/nullboard.git

This will create a new directory named nullboard in your current working directory.

Step 4: Install Node Modules

Navigate to the nullboard directory by running the following command:

cd nullboard

Then, install the required Node modules using the following command:

npm install

This may take a few minutes depending on your internet speed.

Step 5: Configure Nullboard

Next, you need to configure Nullboard by creating a config.json file. To do this, make a copy of the config-example.json file using the following command:

cp config-example.json config.json

Then, edit the config.json file with your preferred settings. Refer to the config-example.json file for instructions on how to configure Nullboard.

Step 6: Start Nullboard

Finally, you can start Nullboard using the following command:

npm start

This will launch Nullboard on port 3000. To access Nullboard, open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

By following this tutorial, you should now have a working installation of Nullboard on your EndeavourOS system. Nullboard is a simple and powerful way to keep track of your notes and tasks in a clean and organized way. Enjoy!

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