How to Install Filestash on MXLinux Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Filestash, a web-based file manager that allows you to access and manage files from anywhere with an internet connection. Filestash is a free and open-source application that runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS. We will be installing it on MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we start the installation process, make sure that you have the following:

• A user account with sudo privileges
• Access to a terminal or command line interface

Step 1: Update the System

Start by updating the system packages to the latest version available. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, we need to install the dependencies required by Filestash to work correctly. Run the following command to install them:

sudo apt install -y curl unzip software-properties-common git

Step 3: Install Docker and Docker Compose

Filestash requires Docker and Docker Compose to be installed on your system. Follow the steps below to install both tools:

Installing Docker

1. Run the following command to install the Docker dependencies:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install \
    apt-transport-https \
    ca-certificates \
    curl \
    gnupg \
    lsb-release

2. Add the Docker GPG key to the system:

curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/debian/gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpg

3. Add the Docker repository to the system:

echo \
  "deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpg] https://download.docker.com/linux/debian \
  $(lsb_release -cs) stable" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list > /dev/null

4. Update the package index:

sudo apt update

5. Install Docker:

sudo apt install docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io

6. Verify that Docker is running:

sudo systemctl status docker

Installing Docker Compose

1. Download the Docker Compose binary:

sudo curl -L "https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/download/1.29.2/docker-compose-$(uname -s)-$(uname -m)" -o /usr/local/bin/docker-compose

2. Set permissions to execute the binary:

sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/docker-compose

3. Verify the installation:

docker-compose --version

Step 4: Clone the Filestash Repository

1. Run the following command to git clone the Filestash repository:

sudo git clone https://github.com/mickael-kerjean/filestash.git /opt/filestash

2. Change the directory to the cloned repository:

cd /opt/filestash

3. Copy the sample configuration file:

sudo cp config/defaults.yml config/production.yml

4. Edit the production.yml file to match your requirements.

Step 5: Start the Application

1. Start the application by running the following command:

sudo docker-compose up -d

2. Check the application logs:

sudo docker-compose logs -f

3. Once you see the message "Filestash Ready.", open your web browser and access the application using the following URL:

http://localhost:8334

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Filestash on MXLinux Latest using Docker and Docker Compose. You can now manage your files and folders from anywhere with an internet connection. Happy file managing!

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