Convos is an open-source Web-based IRC client that makes it easy to connect and communicate with people on IRC networks. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Convos on MXLinux Latest.
Before you start the installation process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:
The first step is to update your system packages to ensure that you have the latest system updates and bug fixes. Open the terminal and update your system using the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Convos requires some dependencies to be installed on your system. You can install them using the following command:
sudo apt install -y git build-essential cpanminus curl libssl-dev libyaml-dev zlib1g-dev
Convos is built on top of Moose and Mojolicious frameworks. You need to install them on your system using the following command:
sudo cpanm -n Moose@2.2012 Mojolicious@8.61
You will have to clone the Convos repository from GitHub to your system using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/Nordaaker/convos.git
Now, navigate to the cloned directory and install Convos using the following command:
cd convos
sudo cpanm -n .
It will take some time to complete the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, you can start Convos using the following command:
convos backend &
convos frontend &
You can now access Convos by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:3000.
You have successfully installed Convos on MXLinux Latest. You can now enjoy the features of the Convos IRC client to connect and communicate with people on IRC networks. Happy chatting!
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