How to Install Commento on Void Linux

Commento is an open-source commenting system that provides a privacy-focused alternative to other commenting systems such as Disqus. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Commento on your Void Linux.

Prerequisites

• A server or computer running Void Linux
• An internet connection

Step 1: Install Dependencies

First, we need to install some necessary dependencies on our system. Open your terminal and run the following command to install the dependencies:

sudo xbps-install -S go git sqlite

This command installs the go programming language, Git, and SQLite database, which are required for Commento.

Step 2: Clone Commento

Now that we have the dependencies installed, we can proceed to clone Commento. Run the following command to clone Commento from the official Git repository:

git clone https://gitlab.com/commento/commento.git

Step 3: Set up the Database

Commento uses the SQLite database, so we need to create a new database and assign permissions to it.

To create a new database, run the following command in the Commento directory:

cd commento
sqlite3 commento.db

This command creates a new SQLite database named commento.db. Now, we need to create the necessary tables and permissions. Run the following commands:

sqlite> .read schema.sql
sqlite> INSERT INTO apikeys VALUES (1, 'thequickbrownfoxjumpsoverthelazydog', 'for initialization');

These commands create the required tables and an API key used for Commento initialization.

Step 4: Build and Install Commento

We have completed all the required steps to install Commento. Run the following command to build and install Commento:

make
sudo make install

This command builds and installs Commento on your system.

Step 5: Run Commento

Finally, we can run Commento by running the following command in the Commento directory:

./commento

This command starts Commento on your system. To use it, navigate to http://localhost:8080 in your web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Commento on your Void Linux. You should now have Commento up and running, ready to use as a privacy-focused alternative to other commenting systems.

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