How to Install Kutt on Kali Linux Latest

Kutt is a modern URL shortener that is open-source and easy to install. Installing Kutt on Kali Linux is easy and straightforward. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Kutt on Kali Linux latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that your Kali Linux system meets the following requirements:

• Updated Kali Linux operating system
• Node.js (minimum version 12.x)
• A web server with PHP support
• A database (MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL)

Step 1: Install Required Packages

First, we need to install some necessary packages on our Kali Linux system. Open the terminal, and execute the following command to install the required packages:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install build-essential libssl-dev curl git

Step 2: Install Node.js

Next, we need to install Node.js on our Kali Linux system. Execute the following command to install Node.js:

sudo curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_14.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs

Once installed, verify the installation by checking the Node.js version:

node -v

Step 3: Install Kutt

Now it's time to install Kutt. To do so, clone the Kutt repository using Git:

git clone https://github.com/thedevs-network/kutt.git

Navigate to the cloned directory:

cd kutt

Install the dependencies:

npm install

Create the .env file:

cp .env.example .env

Edit the .env file and set your environment variables:

nano .env

Save and close the file.

Create the database and run migrations:

NODE_ENV=production npm run migrate

Finally, start the Kutt server:

npm start

Kutt is now installed and running on your Kali Linux system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Kutt on Kali Linux latest. With Kutt, you can now create your URL shortener service quickly and easily.

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