How to Install Misago on NetBSD

Misago is a modern open-source forum application developed in Python. If you're running NetBSD and want to install Misago, then this tutorial is for you. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Misago on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

• NetBSD 7.x or later
• Python 3.x

Step 1: Update the System

It's essential to update your system before installing any new software. Use the following command to update your system:

sudo pkgin -y update

This command will update all the available packages on your system.

Step 2: Install Python

As Misago is a Python-based application, you need to install Python on your system. Use the following command to install Python:

sudo pkgin -y install python37

This command will install Python on your system.

Step 3: Install Misago

Now that Python is installed on your system, follow the below steps to install Misago:

1. Install the Misago Dependencies

The first step is to install the Misago dependencies. Use the following command to install them:

sudo pkgin -y install py37-pip py37-setuptools libffi libxml2 libxslt

2. Clone the Misago Repository

Next, you need to clone the Misago repository to your system. Use the following command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/rafalp/Misago.git

3. Install Misago

Change the directory to the Misago folder:

cd Misago

And run the following command to install Misago:

pip install misago/

This command will install Misago on your system.

Step 4: Run Misago

To run Misago, you need to create a new project. Use the following command to create a new project:

misago startproject MyMisago

This command will create a new project in the MyMisago directory. Change the directory to the project and run the following command to launch the Misago server:

python manage.py runserver 0.0.0.0:8000

You can now access Misago by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8000.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Misago on NetBSD by following the above steps. You can now use the Misago forum application on your NetBSD server.

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