Pasty is a web-based clipboard manager that allows you to store and share text snippets, images, and files across multiple devices. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Pasty on Pop! OS Latest.
Before you start installing Pasty, make sure you have the following installed on your system:
Open the terminal on your Pop! OS Latest system and run the following command to clone the Pasty repository from GitHub:
git clone https://github.com/lus/pasty.git
Navigate to the cloned directory using the following command:
cd pasty
Now, run the following command to install the dependencies required by Pasty:
sudo apt install python3-pip mongodb -y
pip3 install -r requirements.txt
Now, you need to create a configuration file for Pasty. You can use the sample configuration file by running the following commands:
cp pasty.conf.sample pasty.conf
nano pasty.conf
Change the values of SECRET_KEY and MONGO_URI according to your preferences and save the changes.
With the configuration file in place, you can start the Pasty server by running the following command:
galaxy-run --config pasty.conf
This command will start the Pasty server on port 8000.
Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8000. You should now see the Pasty login page. You can create a new account or log in with your existing credentials to start using Pasty.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Pasty on Pop! OS Latest. With Pasty, you can easily store and share text snippets, images, and files across multiple devices. Start using Pasty today and streamline your workflow!
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