How to Install File Sharing from GitHub on Fedora CoreOS

Introduction

File Sharing is an open-source file sharing tool that allows users to upload and share files with others on their network. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install File Sharing from its GitHub repository on the latest version of Fedora CoreOS.

Prerequisites

Before we start with the installation process, make sure that you have the following:

• A machine running Fedora CoreOS latest version
• Basic knowledge of Linux command-line interface

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow the steps below to install File Sharing on your Fedora CoreOS:

1. Open the terminal on your Fedora CoreOS machine.

2. Install Git by running the following command:

sudo dnf install git

3. Clone the File Sharing repository from its GitHub URL using the Git command:

git clone https://github.com/axeloz/filesharing.git

4. Change the directory to the cloned repository using the following command:

cd filesharing

5. Create a new directory for storing uploaded files:

mkdir -p uploads/files

6. Install the required Python package dependencies using the following command:

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

7. Start the File Sharing server using the following command:

python3 app.py

8. The server should start running. It will be accessible at http://localhost:5000.

9. To access the server from another machine on the network, replace localhost with the IP address of the Fedora CoreOS machine in the above URL.

10. Upload files by clicking on the "Upload" button and selecting the file from the file picker dialog.

11. The uploaded files will be stored in the uploads/files directory.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to install File Sharing on Fedora CoreOS by cloning its repository from GitHub, installing the required dependencies, and starting the server. With File Sharing, you can easily share files with others on your network.

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