How to Install EdPaste on OpenSUSE Latest

EdPaste is a lightweight and easy-to-use web pastebin written in Python using Flask micro framework. It allows users to share texts and codes with other users quickly and easily.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to install EdPaste on OpenSUSE latest:

Prerequisites

• A server running OpenSUSE latest
• Python 2.7 or higher
• pip

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

Open the terminal and run the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo zypper install python python-pip python-devel python-flask python-flask-bcrypt python-flask-bootstrap python-flask-admin python-flask-login python-flask-moment python-flask-principal python-flask-wtf python-pytz python-sqlalchemy

Step 2: Install and Configure MySQL Server

EdPaste requires MySQL server to store pastes. Install MySQL server by running the following command:

sudo zypper in mysql mysql-server

Start and enable the MySQL service using the command below:

sudo systemctl start mysql
sudo systemctl enable mysql

Configure MySQL by running the following command:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

Step 3: Install EdPaste

Clone the EdPaste repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/ptnr/EdPaste.git

Navigate to the EdPaste directory:

cd EdPaste

Install EdPaste using the following command:

sudo pip install -e .

Step 4: Configure EdPaste

Create a new MySQL database for EdPaste:

mysql -u root -p
create database edpaste;
grant all privileges on edpaste.* to 'edpaste'@'localhost' identified by '<password>';

Edit the configuration file config.py file, add the following configurations:

SQLALCHEMY_DATABASE_URI = 'mysql://edpaste:<password>@localhost/edpaste'
SECRET_KEY = '<strong_random_key>'

Replace <password> with the password you set when creating the database, and <strong_random_key> with a strong and random secret key of your choice.

Step 5: Create a Systemd Service

Create a systemd service file for EdPaste:

sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/edpaste.service

Add the following lines to the service file:

[Unit]
Description=EdPaste
After=network.target

[Service]
User=www-data
Group=www-data
WorkingDirectory=/opt/edpaste
Environment="PATH=/opt/edpaste/venv/bin"
ExecStart=/opt/edpaste/venv/bin/pserve /opt/edpaste.ini --reload
Restart=always

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

Save and close the file.

Step 6: Start and Enable EdPaste

Start the EdPaste service by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start edpaste

Enable the service to start automatically at boot time:

sudo systemctl enable edpaste

You’re all set! You can now access EdPaste via your web browser by visiting the URL http://<your_server_ip>:5000/.

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