How to Install Yarr on OpenBSD

Yarr is a fast and lightweight RSS reader that can be used locally or deployed to a server. This tutorial will guide you through the installation of Yarr on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, you should have the following prerequisites:

• OpenBSD operating system installed.
• Basic knowledge of the OpenBSD command line interface (CLI).

Installation Steps

The following are the steps to install Yarr on OpenBSD:

1. Install Node and npm.

   $ doas pkg_add -i node
   

2. Install Git.

   $ doas pkg_add -i git
   

3. Clone the Yarr repository.

   $ git clone https://github.com/nkanaev/yarr.git
   

4. Navigate to the Yarr directory.

   $ cd yarr
   

5. Install the Yarr dependencies.

   $ npm install
   

6. Build Yarr.

   $ npm run build
   

7. Run Yarr.

   $ npm start
   

   Yarr should now be running at http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Yarr on OpenBSD. You can now start using Yarr to read your favorite RSS feeds.

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