Akkoma is a free open-source social media platform that aims to provide users with a safe and private online space to express themselves. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Akkoma on OpenSUSE Latest.
Before we proceed with the installation, make sure that your OpenSUSE system meets the following requirements:
If you haven't updated your OpenSUSE system, run the following command:
sudo zypper update
First, we need to install the required dependencies to run the Akkoma platform. Run the following command in your terminal:
sudo zypper install nodejs
Now, we will clone the Akkoma repository from GitHub. Run the following command in your terminal:
git clone https://github.com/akkoma/akkoma.git
Navigate to the Akkoma directory and run the following command to install Akkoma:
cd akkoma && npm install
Before we can run Akkoma, we need to set up the configuration file. To do so, navigate to the config directory and copy the sample configuration:
cd config && cp config.sample.js config.js
Now, open the config.js file in your favorite text editor and modify the configuration to fit your preferences. For example, you may need to change the database settings or the server URL.
Finally, we can start Akkoma by running the following command:
npm start
If everything is set up correctly, you should see the following output:
Listening on port 3000...
You can now access Akkoma by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:3000.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Akkoma on OpenSUSE Latest. Now, you can enjoy a secure and private social media platform on your own server.
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