How to Install Paperless-ngx on Kali Linux Latest

Paperless-ngx is a free and open-source web application designed for managing and organizing your documents. Here's how you can install it on Kali Linux Latest:

Prerequisites

Step 1: Install Required Packages

Open your terminal and run the following command to install the necessary packages:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3-pip git

Step 2: Clone Paperless-ngx Repository

Use the following command to clone Paperless-ngx repository from Github:

git clone https://github.com/jonaswinkler/paperless-ng.git

Step 3: Install the Dependencies

Navigate to the cloned repository directory and run the following command to install the required dependencies:

cd paperless-ng
pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Step 4: Create the Database

Use the following command to create the database:

python3 manage.py migrate

Step 5: Create a Superuser

To access the web interface, you need to create a superuser account. Use the following command to do it:

python3 manage.py createsuperuser

Step 6: Run Paperless-ngx

Use the following command to run Paperless-ngx server:

sudo python3 manage.py runserver 0.0.0.0:8000

Access the Paperless-ngx server by typing the following URL in your web browser:

http://localhost:8000/

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Paperless-ngx on Kali Linux Latest. You can now use it to manage and organize your documents.

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