How to Install EdPaste on Void Linux

EdPaste is a simple web application that allows you to store and share text snippets. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install EdPaste on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:

• A running instance of Void Linux
• Basic knowledge of the command-line interface (CLI)

Steps

1. Open up a terminal window on your Void Linux instance.

2. Install the following packages:

sudo xbps-install -S nodejs git gcc make

3. Clone the EdPaste repository:

git clone https://github.com/ptnr/EdPaste.git

4. Navigate to the cloned directory:

cd EdPaste

5. Install the project dependencies:

npm install

6. Build the project:

make

7. Start the web server:

npm start

8. You can now access EdPaste on your web browser by navigating to http://localhost:8080.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed EdPaste on your Void Linux instance.

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