Akkoma is a social media platform that encourages users to connect and collaborate with each other. It is available for multiple platforms including Linux Mint. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Akkoma on your Linux Mint.
Before you start installing Akkoma, make sure you have the following requirements:
Follow the steps below to install Akkoma on your Linux Mint:
It is recommended to update your system before installing any new software packages. Run the following command on the terminal to update your system:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
To install Akkoma, we need to install its dependencies first. Run the following command on the terminal to install the required dependencies:
sudo apt install git nodejs npm
We will download the Akkoma repository from GitHub using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/AkkomaSocial/akkoma.git
Enter the Akkoma directory by running the following command:
cd akkoma
To install Akkoma, run the following command:
npm install
After installing Akkoma, we can start the server by running the following command:
npm start
Akkoma is now accessible from your web browser at the following address:
http://localhost:3000/
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Akkoma on your Linux Mint. You can now use this platform to connect and collaborate with other users online.
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