How to Install EteSync Web on Void Linux

EteSync Web is a web client for the EteSync encrypted sync service. This tutorial will guide you through the installation steps for EteSync Web on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing EteSync Web, you'll need the following:

• A working installation of Void Linux
• A terminal emulator application
• Superuser privileges

Installation Steps

1. Open a terminal emulator window.

2. Update the package index by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S

3. Install the dependencies required to build EteSync Web by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -y nodejs yarn git

4. Navigate to a directory where you want to install EteSync Web.

cd ~/my/directory

5. Clone the EteSync Web repository from GitHub by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/etesync/web.git

6. Navigate to the cloned web directory.

cd web

7. Install the required dependencies using yarn.

yarn

8. Build the web application by running the following command:

yarn build

9. Run the EteSync Web client from the build directory.

yarn run serve

10. You should see output similar to the following:

DONE  Compiled successfully in 4381ms
App running at:
- Local:   http://localhost:8080/ 
- Network: http://192.168.0.10:8080/

11. Open your web browser and navigate to the URL shown in the output.

12. You should be able to use the EteSync Web client to access and manage your encrypted data.

Conclusion

EteSync Web is now installed on your Void Linux system. You can use the client to access your encrypted data and manage your sync settings. If you encounter any issues while installing or using EteSync Web, consult the official EteSync documentation or seek assistance from the EteSync community.

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