GoLinks is a simple URL shortener, similar to bit.ly or TinyURL, that allows you to create custom shortcuts for frequently visited websites. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing GoLinks on OpenBSD.
Before installing GoLinks, you need to make sure that your OpenBSD system meets the following requirements:
Follow these steps to install GoLinks:
Open your terminal and clone the GoLinks repository from its Git server:
git clone https://git.mills.io/prologic/golinks.git
Change the directory to the cloned repository:
cd golinks
In the golinks directory, create a new file named .env with the following contents:
POSTGRES_USER=postgres
POSTGRES_PASSWORD=your_postgres_password_here
POSTGRES_DB=golinks
Replace your_postgres_password_here with your actual PostgreSQL password.
Use the Go dep tool to install all the Go dependencies:
go get -u github.com/golang/dep/cmd/dep
dep ensure
Run the setup script to create the necessary tables in the PostgreSQL database:
go run setup.go
Build the GoLinks binary:
go build -o golinks cmd/golinks/main.go
Finally, launch the GoLinks server:
./golinks --port 8080
You can also use a different port number if you wish.
Visit http://localhost:8080 in your web browser to access your GoLinks server.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed GoLinks on your OpenBSD system. You can now start creating custom shortcuts for your favorite websites. Enjoy!
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