How to Install Baserow on Void Linux

Baserow is an open-source, web-based database tool that simplifies the process of building and managing databases. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Baserow on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure that you have the following:

• Access to a terminal session on your Void Linux device
• Sudo or root user privileges

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing Baserow, ensure that all dependencies are installed on your device. To install the dependencies, run the following command in your terminal:

sudo xbps-install -Syy python3-devel postgresql-libs gcc musl-dev libffi-dev libjpeg-turbo-dev libxml2-dev libxslt-dev zlib-dev

Step 2: Download and Install Baserow

To install Baserow, follow the steps below:

1. Download Baserow repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/Baserow/baserow.git

2. Change the current directory to baserow:

cd baserow

3. Install Baserow in a virtual environment:

python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate

4. Install Baserow with pip:

pip install -e .

Step 3: Running Baserow

To run Baserow, follow the steps below:

1. Change the current directory to the baserow root directory:

cd baserow

2. Start Baserow:

python3 manage.py runserver

3. Open your web browser and navigate to localhost:8000.

Step 4: Additional Configuration

By default, Baserow uses SQLite as the database backend. If you want to use another database backend, such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, you will need to configure it manually. For more information on how to configure Baserow with other database backends, see the official Baserow documentation here.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we walked you through the steps to install Baserow on Void Linux. With Baserow, you can easily create and manage databases with a user-friendly interface. If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to refer to the official documentation or reach out to the Baserow community for help.

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