How to Install Eqivo on Void Linux

Eqivo is an open-source tool that allows users to control and manage connected devices on a network. This tutorial will guide you through the steps of installing Eqivo on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing Eqivo, ensure that you have the following:

Install Dependencies

Eqivo requires the following dependencies to be installed on your system:

If you do not have these dependencies on your system, you can install them using the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S git nodejs npm

Clone the Repository

To install Eqivo, you must clone the repository from the official Eqivo GitHub page. Run the following command to clone the repository to your system:

git clone https://github.com/eqivo/eqivo.git

Install Eqivo

After cloning the repository, change into the eqivo directory:

cd eqivo

And install Eqivo using npm:

sudo npm install -g

Configure Eqivo

Once Eqivo is installed, you must create a configuration file before you can use it. You can generate a configuration file using the following command:

eqivo init

This will create a default configuration file in your home directory. You can edit this file using your preferred text editor.

Run Eqivo

To run Eqivo, use the following command:

eqivo start

This will start Eqivo on your system, and it will listen on port 3000 by default.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Eqivo on your Void Linux system. You can now use Eqivo to control and manage connected devices on your network.

Note: Make sure to configure Eqivo properly before using it on a production environment.

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