Kresus is a free, open-source personal finance manager that helps individuals track expenses and manage their finances. This tutorial will walk you through the process of installing Kresus on your Void Linux system.
Before you begin, make sure your system meets the following prerequisites:
Before installing Kresus, it's recommended to update your system packages to ensure you have the latest software versions. Open a terminal window and enter the following command:
sudo xbps-install -Syu
This will update all system packages installed on your system.
Kresus is built using Node.js, so you'll need to install it first. Enter the following command to install Node.js:
sudo xbps-install nodejs
Next, install yarn, a package manager used to manage Node.js dependencies:
sudo xbps-install yarn
Once Node.js and yarn are installed, you can install Kresus by cloning the Git repository:
git clone https://github.com/bnjbvr/kresus.git
Move into the kresus directory:
cd kresus
Then, use yarn to install the required dependencies:
yarn install
Finally, start the Kresus server:
yarn start
This will start the Kresus server on port 9876.
Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:9876. You should see the Kresus home page.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed Kresus on Void Linux!
In this tutorial, we've covered the steps necessary to install Kresus on Void Linux. By following these steps, you'll be able to start managing your finances with Kresus.
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