How to Install EveryDocs on Kali Linux

EveryDocs is an open-source solution for document management that you can use to organize, share, and collaborate on files. It's available for free on GitHub and runs on various operating systems, including Kali Linux.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to install EveryDocs on Kali Linux. Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before you download and install EveryDocs, you need to make sure that your system has all the necessary dependencies. Start by opening the Terminal window and running the following command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y default-jre git maven

This command will update the package repository and install the required packages.

Step 2: Download and Install EveryDocs

Once you've installed the dependencies, you're ready to download and install EveryDocs. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Open the Terminal window and navigate to the directory where you want to install EveryDocs. For example, you can use the command:

    cd /opt/
    
  2. Clone the EveryDocs repository by running the following command:

    sudo git clone https://github.com/jonashellmann/everydocs-core.git
    
  3. After the repository is cloned on your computer, switch to the everydocs-core directory by running the following command:

    cd everydocs-core/
    
  4. Finally, build and install EveryDocs by using the following command:

    sudo mvn clean install
    

This command will compile the code and install the application on your system.

Step 3: Run EveryDocs

After you've installed EveryDocs, you're ready to start the server and access the application. Follow these steps to run EveryDocs:

  1. Start the server by using the following command:

    sudo mvn jetty:run
    
  2. Once the server is started, open your web browser and go to the following address:

    http://localhost:8080
    

The EveryDocs login page should open, and you are ready to start using the application.

Conclusion

Installing EveryDocs on Kali Linux is a relatively easy process if you're familiar with using git and Maven. With this tutorial, you should be able to download and install EveryDocs on your Kali Linux system and start managing your documents efficiently.

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