In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Short{Paste}, which is an open-source URL shortener, on Linux Mint which is a popular desktop operating system. We will be using the GitHub repository to download and install Short{Paste}.
Before starting the installation process, make sure you have the following:
Step 1: Install Dependencies
Open up the Terminal/CLI by pressing CTRL + ALT + T or by searching for it through the menu. To install Short{Paste}, you will first need to install some necessary dependencies. Run the following command in the Terminal/CLI to install them:
sudo apt-get install -y libxml2-dev libxslt-dev libsqlite3-dev nodejs npm
Step 2: Clone Short{Paste} Repository
After installing dependencies, you can now download/clone the Short{Paste} repository from GitHub. Access the Terminal and run the following command to clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/adyanth/shortpaste.git
Step 3: Install Short{Paste} requirements
First, navigate to the cloned Short{Paste} repository by using the cd command. Then, run the following command in the Terminal/CLI to install the required packages:
sudo npm install
Step 4: Configure Short{Paste} settings
Now you need to configure the settings for Short{Paste}. Run the following command to create a configuration file:
cp config/index.js config/local.js
Next, open the configuration file using a text editor:
nano config/local.js
Make sure to replace nano with your desired text editor. Here, you can modify the settings as per your requirements, including the database name, port number, and others.
Step 5: Run the Development Server
Finally, we can start the server for Short{Paste} by running the following command in the terminal:
npm start
If the installation was successful, you should be able to access the local Short{Paste} server by opening up a web browser and heading to http://localhost:8000/.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Short{Paste} on Linux Mint. Short{Paste} is a simple yet powerful URL shortener that can be used to shorten long URLs, making them easier to remember and share. Once installed, the application can easily be customized to meet your specific needs.
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