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How to Install GoatCounter on Void Linux

GoatCounter is a simple self-hosted web analytics tool. Here's how to install it on Void Linux in just a few simple steps.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

Step 1: Install go and git

You'll need to have Go and Git installed on your system. You can install them both using the following command:

# xbps-install -S go git

Step 2: Clone the GoatCounter Repository

Clone the GoatCounter repository from GitHub by running the following command:

$ git clone https://github.com/zgoat/goatcounter.git

Step 3: Build GoatCounter

Navigate to the GoatCounter directory and build the binary using Go:

$ cd goatcounter
$ go build .

Step 4: Configure GoatCounter

Create a config.toml file in the GoatCounter directory with the following contents:

[server]
port = 8080
BindAddr = "0.0.0.0:8080"

[db]
engine = "sqlite3"
dsn = "sqlite3://./db/goatcounter.sqlite3"

[auth]
public_key = "<YOUR_PUBLIC_KEY>" # Replace with your public key

Step 5: Run GoatCounter

Start the GoatCounter server:

$ ./goatcounter serve

Step 6: Access GoatCounter

GoatCounter should now be accessible at http://localhost:8080.

Conclusion

That's all there is to it! You now have a running instance of GoatCounter on your Void Linux server. Happy tracking!

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