Algernon is an open-source server software that helps you create web applications using Lua programming language. It is easy to use and lightweight, and can be installed on a variety of operating systems. If you're running MXLinux latest and want to install Algernon, follow the steps below.
Before you begin, ensure that you have:
Open Terminal
First, open a terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for "Terminal" in the MXLinux start menu.
Install Dependencies
You'll need to install some dependencies first. To do so, enter the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt-get install curl libssl-dev
Download Algernon
Next, download the Algernon binary file from their website. You can use curl to download the file directly to your machine. Enter the following command in the terminal to download the latest version of Algernon:
curl -sSL https://github.com/xyproto/algernon/releases/latest/download/algernon_linux_amd64.gz | gzip -d > algernon && chmod +x algernon
Install Algernon
After downloading the Algernon binary file, install it on your machine by copying the file to the /usr/local/bin directory. Enter the following command in the terminal:
sudo mv algernon /usr/local/bin/
Verify Installation
To verify that Algernon is installed correctly, enter the following command in the terminal:
algernon --version
This command should display the version number of Algernon installed on your machine.
You have successfully installed Algernon on your MXLinux latest machine. You can now use Algernon to create web applications using Lua programming language. Enjoy!
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