How to Install Hubleys Dashboard on Void Linux

Hubleys Dashboard is a web-based dashboard for decentralized social networks. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Hubleys on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

• A Void Linux installation.

Installation Procedure

Step 1: Update and Upgrade your System

Before installing any new package, update your system by running the following command.

sudo xbps-install -S && sudo xbps-install -Syu

This command will update the packages list and upgrade the installed packages to the latest versions.

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Hubleys uses Node.js and NPM as its dependencies. To install them, run the following command:

sudo xbps-install nodejs npm

This command will install both Node.js and NPM on your system, which you will need to run Hubleys.

Step 3: Clone the Hubleys Repository

To get the latest version of Hubleys, clone the repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/knrdl/hubleys-dashboard.git

This command will clone the repository to your current working directory.

Step 4: Install Hubleys Dependencies

Navigate to the project directory using the following command:

cd hubleys-dashboard

Now install the dependencies required by Hubleys by running the following command.

npm install

This command will install all the required dependencies that Hubleys needs to run properly.

Step 5: Configure Hubleys

Before starting the Hubleys dashboard, you need to create a configuration file for it. Follow the steps given below to create a configuration file.

1. Copy the sample configuration file.

cp config.sample.js config.js

2. Edit the config.js file using your favorite text editor.

nano config.js

3. Replace the values of baseURL, port, and other properties in the config.js file with your desired values.

Step 6: Start the Hubleys Dashboard

To start Hubleys, run the following command:

npm start

After running this command, you should see the following message in your terminal:

Hubleys Dashboard listening at http://localhost:3000

Visit the URL mentioned in the message in your web browser to access the Hubleys dashboard.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to install Hubleys dashboard on Void Linux. With Hubleys, you can easily manage your decentralized social network.

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