How to Install Centrifugo on Void Linux

Centrifugo is a real-time messaging server that can be used for various applications such as chat apps, gaming, and more. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Centrifugo on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing Centrifugo, make sure to have the following prerequisites installed on your Void Linux system:

• Root access or a user with sudo privileges
• Void Linux package manager, XBPS

Step 1: Update Package Manager

The first step is to update the package manager by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S

This command will update the package manager and its packages.

Step 2: Install the Dependencies

Centrifugo requires certain dependencies to be installed on the system before it can be installed. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo xbps-install -y git gcc make openssl-devel

Step 3: Install Centrifugo

Now that the dependencies are installed, we can proceed with installing Centrifugo. Run the following command to clone the Centrifugo repository:

git clone https://github.com/centrifugal/centrifugo.git

Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the centrifugo directory by running:

cd centrifugo

Next, build Centrifugo with the following command:

make

After the build process is complete, you can install Centrifugo by running:

sudo make install

Step 4: Configure Centrifugo

The installation is complete, but before you can start using Centrifugo, you need to configure it. Copy the example configuration file to the /etc directory by running the following command:

sudo cp centrifugo.example.json /etc/centrifugo.json

Open "/etc/centrifugo.json" configuration file with your favorite text editor and make necessary changes according to your requirements.

Step 5: Starting and Stopping Centrifugo

To start Centrifugo, run the following command:

sudo centrifugo --config=/etc/centrifugo.json

To stop Centrifugo, terminate the running process by pressing Ctrl+C on your keyboard.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Centrifugo on your Void Linux system. You can now use Centrifugo for real-time messaging needs for your applications.

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