How to Install Helpy on Kali Linux

This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Helpy on Kali Linux. Helpy is a helpdesk software that can manage tickets, knowledge base articles, and communications with customers. It is an open-source software that you can download from its GitHub repository.

Before starting the installation, make sure that you have root privileges on your Kali Linux system.

Prerequisites

• Kali Linux latest version
• Ruby 2.6.0 or newer
• PostgreSQL
• Node.js

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

1. Open the terminal on your Kali Linux system.

2. Execute the following command to install Ruby:

   sudo apt-get install ruby-full
   

3. Install PostgreSQL by executing the following command:

   sudo apt-get install postgresql
   

4. Install Node.js by executing the following command:

   sudo apt-get install nodejs
   

Step 2: Install Helpy

1. Clone the Helpy repository by executing the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/helpyio/helpy.git
   

2. Change the current directory to the cloned repository:

   cd helpy
   

3. Install required gems by executing the following command:

   bundle install
   

4. Create the PostgreSQL database and user:

   sudo -u postgres psql
   CREATE DATABASE helpy_dev;
   CREATE USER helpy WITH PASSWORD 'password';
   GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE helpy_dev TO helpy;
   

   Replace password with your desired password.

5. Configure the database by copying the config/database.yml.example file to config/database.yml:

   cp config/database.yml.example config/database.yml
   

   Edit the config/database.yml file and specify your PostgreSQL user credentials.

6. Initialize the database by executing the following command:

   rake db:schema:load
   

7. Start the Helpy server by executing the following command:

   rails s
   

8. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000. Helpy should be up and running.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Helpy on your Kali Linux system. You can now start using Helpy to manage your customer support tickets and knowledge base articles.

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