How to Install Gokapi on OpenBSD

Gokapi is a Go-based open-source toolkit for building scalable HTTP APIs. The setup process for Gokapi on OpenBSD is fairly straightforward. Follow the steps below to get started:

Prerequisites

Before you start installing Gokapi, ensure that your system satisfies the prerequisites below:

• OpenBSD-based system
• Go programming language (version 1.16 or higher)

Installing Gokapi

To install Gokapi on OpenBSD, follow the steps below:

1. Open the terminal and navigate to the directory in which you want to install Gokapi.

2. Clone the Gokapi repository using the command below:

$ git clone https://github.com/Forceu/gokapi.git

3. Navigate to the cloned repository using the command below:

$ cd gokapi

4. Install the packages required to build Gokapi using the command below:

$ doas pkg_add gmake

5. Build Gokapi using the command below:

$ gmake

6. Run Gokapi using the command below:

$ ./gokapi

7. Verify that Gokapi is running by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Gokapi on OpenBSD.

Conclusion

Gokapi is a powerful toolkit for building scalable HTTP APIs using the Go programming language. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can install Gokapi on OpenBSD and start building your own APIs right away.

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