How to Install Redbird on Linux Mint

In this tutorial, we will cover the steps to install Redbird on Linux Mint from its official GitHub repository.

Step 1: Install Node.js

Before proceeding with the installation of Redbird, you need to have Node.js installed on your Linux Mint system. If you don’t have it installed yet, you can install it using the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt install nodejs

Step 2: Install NPM

After installing Node.js, you also need to install NPM (Node Package Manager) which is used to manage all the Node.js packages including Redbird. You can install it through the following command:

sudo apt install npm

Step 3: Install Redbird

Once Node.js and NPM are installed, you can proceed with the installation of Redbird package. Follow the below instructions:

1. Open your terminal and navigate to the location where you want to install Redbird package.

2. Clone the Redbird repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/OptimalBits/redbird.git

3. After cloning, navigate into the cloned directory using the following command:

cd redbird

4. Now, install all the required package dependencies using NPM by running the following command:

npm install

5. And finally, start the Redbird server using the below command:

npm start

Step 4: Verify Installation

Redbird installation is now complete. You can verify its installation by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080 - this should show the Redbird home page.

Conclusion

In this tutorial we’ve shown you how to install Redbird on Linux Mint operating system from its official GitHub repository. By following the above steps, you can install Redbird on your system and start to use it for proxying HTTP and HTTPS traffic. Have fun!

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