Fiche is an open-source tool that allows you to share files and snippets of text over the web via a simple HTTP server. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing and setting up Fiche on EndeavourOS latest.
Before we start with the installation of Fiche, there are a few prerequisites that you need to fulfill:
Open the terminal on your EndeavourOS system by clicking on the Terminal icon or pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.
Before we install any new package or application, it is necessary to update the system package list. Run the following command to update the system package list:
sudo pacman -Syu
Once the system package list is updated, we can proceed to install Fiche using the pacman package manager. Run the following command to install Fiche:
sudo pacman -S fiche
Wait for the installation to complete. The installation process will also install all the necessary dependencies required for Fiche to work correctly.
Once the installation is complete, we can test Fiche by running it in the terminal. Open a new terminal window and run the following command:
fiche
This will start the Fiche HTTP server on your system.
By default, Fiche listens on port 8080. Open a web browser on your system and enter the following URL:
http://localhost:8080/
If Fiche is running correctly, you should see an upload prompt, where you can upload files or text snippets to share with others.
Once you have tested that Fiche is working correctly, you can exit the server by pressing Ctrl+C in the terminal.
Fiche comes with a few configuration options that you can modify according to your needs. To modify the Fiche configuration, create a new configuration file for Fiche in the /etc/ directory using the following command:
sudo nano /etc/fiche.conf
Add the required configuration parameters in this file. For example, you can change the port on which Fiche listens, set a custom upload limit, or enable password protection.
Here are a few configuration options that you can modify:
| Configuration Option | Description |
|---|---|
| PORT | The port on which Fiche listens for connections. |
| DENY_IP | A list of IP addresses that will be blocked from accessing the Fiche server. |
| PASSWORD | A password that will be required to upload files or text snippets. |
| LENGTH | The maximum length of the uploaded file or text snippet. If the upload exceeds this limit, it will be rejected. |
| DIRECTORY | The directory where uploaded files and text snippets will be stored. |
| SSL_KEY | The SSL key that will be used to encrypt the data sent between the Fiche server and the client. |
| SSL_CERTIFICATE | The SSL certificate that will authenticate the Fiche server and encrypt the data sent between the server and the client. |
| MOTD | A message that will be displayed on the Fiche upload page. |
Once you have made the necessary changes to the configuration file, save and close the file by pressing Ctrl+S, and then Ctrl+X.
Fiche is a powerful tool that can be used by developers, system administrators, and everyday users to share files and text snippets quickly and easily. With the help of this tutorial, you can now install and configure Fiche on your EndeavourOS system in no time.
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