Kiwi IRC is a free and open-source web-based IRC client that can be used to access IRC networks from anywhere in the world. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Kiwi IRC on Fedora Server.
In order to install Kiwi IRC on Fedora Server, you need to have the following prerequisites:
Step 1: Open the Terminal
Open the terminal on your Fedora Server by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or search for "Terminal" in the application list.
Step 2: Install Node.js
To install Kiwi IRC, you need to first install Node.js. Run the following command in the terminal:
$ sudo dnf install nodejs
This command will install the latest version of Node.js on your Fedora Server.
Step 3: Download and Install Kiwi IRC
Once Node.js is installed, download the Kiwi IRC source code from the official website using the following command:
$ wget https://kiwiirc.com/downloads/kiwi-latest.tar.gz
Extract the downloaded file using the tar command:
$ tar -xzf kiwi-latest.tar.gz
Then, navigate to the Kiwi IRC directory:
$ cd kiwi-latest
Install the dependencies using the following command:
$ npm install --no-optional
This command will install all the required dependencies for Kiwi IRC.
Step 4: Run Kiwi IRC
After installing the dependencies, you can run Kiwi IRC using the following command:
$ node kiwi.js
This command will start the Kiwi IRC server on your Fedora Server.
Step 5: Access Kiwi IRC
Now, open your favorite web browser and access Kiwi IRC by entering the following URL:
http://your_server_ip:7778
Replace your_server_ip with the IP address of your Fedora Server.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Kiwi IRC on Fedora Server. Once installed, you can access Kiwi IRC from any web browser and start connecting to your favorite IRC networks.
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