How to Install Coolify on OpenBSD

Coolify is a utility designed to help improve the performance of your device by thermal throttling. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps for installing Coolify on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:

• A device running OpenBSD
• Root access to the device
• An internet connection

Step 1: Enable the Package Repository

The first step is to enable the package repository on your OpenBSD device. Open a terminal window and enter the following command:

doas nano /etc/pkg.conf

This will open the package configuration file for editing.

Add the following lines to the file:

installpath=https://cdn.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/6.9/packages/$(arch -s)/
signature-type=none

Save the changes and exit the editor.

Step 2: Install dependencies

Before installing Coolify, we need to install its dependencies. Open a terminal window and enter the following command:

doas pkg_add libev-dev libcurl libxml2

This will install the necessary dependencies that Coolify requires.

Step 3: Download Coolify

To download Coolify, open a terminal window and enter the following command:

doas ftp https://coolify.io/downloads/coolify-v1.2-bsd.tar.gz

This will download the Coolify package to your device.

Step 4: Extract and Install Coolify

Extract the Coolify package by entering the following command:

doas tar -zxf coolify-v1.2-bsd.tar.gz

This will extract the package files to a directory named coolify.

Change to the coolify directory and enter the following command to install Coolify:

doas make install

The installation process will take a few minutes.

Step 5: Configure and Run Coolify

After successful installation, you need to configure Coolify. Run the following command:

doas cp /usr/local/etc/coolify.conf.sample /etc/coolify.conf && doas nano /etc/coolify.conf

This will create a sample configuration file for Coolify under /usr/local/etc/ and copy it to /etc/.

Edit the configuration file with your preferred settings (please refer to the Coolify documentation for more information). Save the changes and exit the editor.

To run Coolify, enter the following command:

doas coolifyd

Coolify will now run in the background and manage your device's temperature.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Coolify on OpenBSD. By following these steps, you can improve your device's performance and prevent it from overheating.

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