How to Install Linkding on POP! OS Latest

Linkding is a self-hosted bookmark management system that helps you to save, organize, and share your bookmarks. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Linkding on POP! OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start with the installation, make sure to have the following prerequisites:

Step 1: Clone the Repository

The first step is to clone the Linkding repository from GitHub. Open the terminal and enter the following command:

git clone https://github.com/sissbruecker/linkding.git

This command will download the Linkding repository to your system.

Step 2: Configure the Environment Variables

Navigate to the Linkding directory by entering the following command:

cd linkding

Inside the directory, you will see the .env.example file. Copy this file and rename it to .env by entering the following command:

cp .env.example .env

Open the .env file in your favorite text editor and configure the environment variables based on your preference.

Step 3: Build the Docker Container

Now, build the Docker container by entering the following command:

sudo docker-compose up --build -d

This command will build the Docker container and run it in the background. Wait for a few minutes until the process is complete.

Step 4: Access the Linkding Application

Once the Docker container is up and running, you can access the Linkding application by visiting the following URL on your browser:

http://localhost:8081

This will take you to the Linkding login page. Enter your username and password that you configured in the .env file, and you will be logged in to the Linkding dashboard.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Linkding on POP! OS Latest using Docker.

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