How to Install LibreNews on Kali Linux

LibreNews is a decentralized news platform that allows users to share and read articles without being tracked or monitored by third-party entities. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install LibreNews on Kali Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, you should have the following prerequisites:

Step 1: Install dependencies

The first step to install LibreNews is to install its dependencies. Open the terminal and type the following command:

sudo apt-get install nodejs npm git

This command will install the required dependencies for LibreNews to work.

Step 2: Clone the repository

Next, we need to clone the LibreNews repository from GitHub. To do so, type the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/librenews/librenews.git

This command will clone the repository in the current working directory.

Step 3: Install the package

Navigate to the librenews directory using the following command:

cd librenews

Next, install the package by running the following command:

sudo npm install -g

This command will install the package globally on your system.

Step 4: Start the server

To start the LibreNews server, type the following command in the terminal:

librenews

This command will start the server on the default port 3000.

Step 5: Access LibreNews

Open your web browser and type http://localhost:3000 in the address bar. This will take you to the LibreNews homepage.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed LibreNews on Kali Linux. Now you can read and share articles without worrying about third-party monitoring.

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