How to Install Xandikos on Kali Linux

Xandikos is a CalDAV/CardDAV server software that allows users to sync their contacts and calendars across multiple devices. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Xandikos on Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing Xandikos, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• Kali Linux OS
• Python 3.4 or higher
• Pip package manager

Step 1 - Install Dependencies

Run the following command to update your system's packages:

sudo apt update

Then install the dependencies required for Xandikos:

sudo apt install libffi-dev libssl-dev python-dev python3-setuptools python3-wheel python3-virtualenv virtualenv

Step 2 - Clone Xandikos Repository

Clone the Xandikos repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/jelmer/xandikos.git

Step 3 - Create a Virtual Environment

Create a virtual environment for Xandikos using virtualenv:

virtualenv --python=python3 xandikos

Activate the virtual environment:

source xandikos/bin/activate

Step 4 - Install Xandikos

Install Xandikos using pip:

pip install --upgrade pip
pip install xandikos

Step 5 - Start Xandikos

Start Xandikos using the following command:

xandikos --bind-address=0.0.0.0 --port=8080

This will start Xandikos, listening on all network interfaces on port 8080.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have walked you through the steps to install Xandikos on Kali Linux. Xandikos provides an easy and secure way to sync your contacts and calendars across multiple devices.

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