How to install Twister on Fedora Server?

Twister is a peer-to-peer microblogging platform that is fully decentralized. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Twister on Fedora Server.

Step 1: Install Required Packages

Make sure your Fedora Server is updated and then install the dependencies needed for Twister. You can do this by running the following command:

sudo dnf update
sudo dnf install git curl build-essential libssl-dev libx11-dev libxext-dev libxrender-dev libice-dev libsm-dev

Step 2: Install Node.js

Twister requires Node.js version 6.0 or higher. To install the latest version of Node.js, run the following commands:

sudo dnf module reset nodejs
sudo dnf module enable nodejs:14
sudo dnf install nodejs

After installation, verify the Node.js version by running the following command:

node --version

Step 3: Install and Set Up Twister

1. Clone the Twister repository from GitHub:

   git clone https://github.com/miguelfreitas/twister-core.git
   

2. Navigate to the Twister directory:

   cd twister-core
   

3. Install the required Node.js modules:

   npm install
   

4. Copy the example configuration file:

   cp contrib/twister.conf.example ~/.twister/twister.conf
   

5. Edit the configuration file to match your preferences:

   nano ~/.twister/twister.conf
   

   Make sure to set the values for rpcuser and rpcpassword, and adjust other settings as needed.

6. Start the Twister daemon:

   npm start
   

You should see output indicating that the daemon has started successfully. If you encounter any errors, make sure to check the log file at ~/.twister/debug.log for useful information.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Twister on your Fedora Server. You can now connect to your Twister node from any compatible client to start microblogging in a decentralized environment.

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