Algernon is a powerful and flexible HTTP/1.1 server written in Go, designed to offer a customizable and lightweight alternative to mainstream web servers. Installing Algernon on Kali Linux is a simple process, as it only requires a few commands in the terminal.
Before installing Algernon, ensure that your Kali Linux system is up to date and that you have administrative privileges. You will also need to have Go installed on your system. If you do not have Go installed, you can install it by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt-get install golang
To install Algernon on Kali Linux, follow the steps below:
Open the terminal.
Download the latest Algernon release from the official website using the following command:
wget https://github.com/xyproto/algernon/releases/download/v1.12.6/algernon_linux_amd64.tar.gz
Note: Replace "v1.12.6" with the latest release version available on the Algernon website. You can find the latest release version on https://github.com/xyproto/algernon/releases.
Extract the downloaded file using the following command:
tar -xvf algernon_linux_amd64.tar.gz
Move the extracted files to the /usr/local/bin directory using the following command:
sudo mv algernon /usr/local/bin/
Verify that Algernon has been successfully installed by running the following command:
algernon -v
If installed correctly, the output should display the Algernon version number.
Algernon is now successfully installed on your Kali Linux system. You can now create and run your web applications using Algernon. Explore the Algernon documentation for more detailed information on how to use the Algernon server.
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