How to Install Feedpushr on Void Linux

Feedpushr is a simple easy-to-use RSS aggregator that allows users to subscribe to multiple RSS feeds and get updates in real-time. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Feedpushr from its official GitHub repository on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation process, make sure the following requirements are met:

• Void Linux is installed on your system
• You have root or sudo privileges
• You have a basic understanding of how to use the command-line terminal

Installing Prerequisites

1. Update the package repositories:

   $ sudo xbps-install -S
   

2. Install Node.js and its development package:

   $ sudo xbps-install -y nodejs nodejs-dev
   

Installing Feedpushr

1. Clone the Feedpushr repository from GitHub:

   $ git clone https://github.com/ncarlier/feedpushr.git
   

2. Navigate into the cloned repository:

   $ cd feedpushr
   

3. Install the required Node.js packages:

   $ npm install
   

4. Build the application:

   $ npm run build
   

Configuring Feedpushr

1. Copy the config/default.toml file to config/local.toml:

   $ cp config/default.toml config/local.toml
   

2. Edit the config/local.toml file to suit your needs. Example:

   # listen on all network interfaces
   host = "0.0.0.0"
   
   # use port 3000
   port = 3000
   
   # set the feed update interval to 10 minutes
   feedUpdateInterval = 10
   
   # add RSS feeds to subscribe to
   [feeds]
   Linux.com = "https://www.linux.com/feed/"
   Mashable = "http://feeds.mashable.com/Mashable"
   TechCrunch = "https://feeds.feedburner.com/TechCrunch/"
   

Running Feedpushr

1. Start the application:

   $ npm start
   

2. Open a web browser and enter the following URL:

   http://localhost:3000
   

3. You can now subscribe to RSS feeds and receive updates in real-time.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Feedpushr on Void Linux. You can now run the application and subscribe to your favorite RSS feeds. Enjoy your new RSS aggregator!

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