How to Install Erxes on Void Linux

Erxes is an open-source platform for managing customer interactions and building a comprehensive customer relationship management system. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Erxes on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

Step 1: Install Git

To install Git on Void Linux, run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S git

Step 2: Clone the Repository

Clone the Erxes repository by running the following command:

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

This will create a new directory called erxes in your current directory.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Navigate to the erxes directory you just cloned and install the dependencies by running the following command:

cd erxes
npm install

Step 4: Set Environment Variables

Create a new file called .env in the erxes directory and copy the following code into it:

NODE_ENV=development
SERVER_URL=http://localhost:3000

Step 5: Start MongoDB

Start the MongoDB service by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start mongodb.service

Step 6: Start Erxes

Finally, start Erxes by running the following command:

npm start

You should now have Erxes up and running on your Void Linux system. Visit http://localhost:3000 in your web browser to access the Erxes web interface.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have covered the steps for installing Erxes on a Void Linux system. Now you can start managing your customer interactions and building a comprehensive customer relationship management system with Erxes.

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