How to Install Wekan on Kali Linux

Wekan is a popular open-source Trello-like application that you can install on your Kali Linux machines. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process step-by-step.

Prerequisites

Before installing Wekan, ensure that you have the following prerequisites on your system:

Step 1: Install Node.js and npm

The first step is to install Node.js and npm on your system. Follow the command below to install Node.js and npm:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs npm

Step 2: Install MongoDB

Next, we need to install MongoDB. Follow the command below to install MongoDB:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y mongodb

Once you have installed MongoDB, start the service by running the command below:

sudo systemctl start mongodb

You can also check if the service is running using the command below:

sudo systemctl status mongodb

Step 3: Install Wekan

Now that you have installed Node.js and MongoDB, it's time to install Wekan. To do this, follow the commands below:

sudo npm install -g wekan

Once the installation process is complete, run the following command to start Wekan:

wekan

Step 4: Access Wekan

Once the service is running successfully, you can access it by opening your web browser and typing http://localhost:8080 in the address bar.

You will be redirected to the Wekan login page where you can create a new account or sign in with an existing one.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Wekan on Kali Linux. We hope you find this tutorial helpful and that you can now easily install Wekan on your Kali Linux machines.

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