How to Install Darkwire.io on Void Linux

Darkwire.io is an open-source, end-to-end encrypted messaging platform. It provides secure private messaging without collecting personal information. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Darkwire.io on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

First, we need to install some dependencies required for Darkwire.io to work correctly. To install these dependencies, open the terminal and execute the following commands:

sudo xbps-install -S nodejs npm

This command will install Node.js and NPM package manager on Void Linux.

Step 2: Download Darkwire.io

Next, we need to download the Darkwire.io source code from Github. To download the source code, execute the following command:

git clone https://github.com/darkwire/darkwire.io

This command will download the source code of Darkwire.io to your system.

Step 3: Install Required Node.js Modules

After downloading the source code, navigate to the downloaded directory using the following command:

cd darkwire.io

Then, install the required Node.js modules using the following command:

npm install

This command will install all the required dependencies for Darkwire.io to work correctly.

Step 4: Run Darkwire.io Server

Now, we can run the Darkwire.io server on our Void Linux system. To run the server, use the following command:

npm start

This command will start the Darkwire.io server on your system.

Step 5: Access Darkwire.io

Finally, we can access Darkwire.io on our web browser. Open the web browser and navigate to the following address:

http://localhost:3000

This command will open the Darkwire.io web application on your browser. You can now use the application to communicate securely.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to install Darkwire.io on Void Linux. By following the above steps, you can enjoy safe and secure communication without compromising your privacy.

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