GoToSocial is an open-source social media platform that allows users to create, share, and connect with others. If you're running MXLinux and want to try GoToSocial, there's an easy installation process to follow.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install GoToSocial on MXLinux.
Before you start, make sure you have the following:
sudo apt-get install git)The first step is to clone the repository. Open a terminal window and run the following command:
git clone https://github.com/superseriousbusiness/gotosocial.git
This will create a new directory called gotosocial in your current directory.
Next, you need to install the dependencies. Go to the gotosocial directory and run the following command:
cd gotosocial
npm install
This will install all the required dependencies for GoToSocial.
GoToSocial uses a PostgreSQL database. To create a database, run the following command:
createdb gotosocial
Next, run migrations to create the required tables:
npm run migrate
Finally, start the server by running the following command:
npm run start
This will start the server on http://localhost:5000.
That's it! You've successfully installed GoToSocial on MXLinux. Now you can start exploring the platform and creating your own social network.
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