How to Install Photo Stream on EndeavourOS

Photo Stream is a tool for creating and hosting web-based photo galleries. Here is a guide to install Photo Stream on EndeavorOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Update System

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure to update the system using the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Photo Stream requires Node.js, Git and FFMPEG to be installed. Execute the following command to install the packages:

sudo pacman -S nodejs git ffmpeg

Step 3: Clone Photo Stream Repository

Clone the Photo Stream repository to an appropriate location on your system using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/waschinski/photo-stream.git

Step 4: Install Photo Stream

Navigate to the Photo Stream directory and install the required npm packages using the following command:

cd photo-stream
npm install

Step 5: Configure Photo Stream

Rename the file config.default.json to config.json and update the configuration details. For example, set the user and password fields to secure your photo gallery from unauthorized access.

mv config.default.json config.json

Step 6: Start Photo Stream

Execute the following command to start Photo Stream:

npm start

Photo Stream will run on port 3000. You can access the Photo Stream web interface by typing http://<ip address>:3000 in your web browser.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Photo Stream on EndeavourOS. Now, you can create and host web-based photo galleries using this tool. Enjoy!

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