Kutt is a modern URL shortener that allows you to create short links, track clicks, and manage URLs. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Kutt on Void Linux.
Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:
First, update your package manager to ensure that you have the latest version of the system packages:
sudo xbps-install -Suy
Next, we need to install the required system packages for Kutt to function correctly. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:
sudo xbps-install -y nodejs yarn git
After installing the dependencies, clone the latest Kutt repository from the Github:
git clone https://github.com/thedevs-network/kutt.git
Change to the Kutt directory and install the required dependencies using the yarn package manager:
cd kutt
yarn install --production
Next, we need to configure Kutt's environment variables by copying the sample .env.example file to '.env'.
cp .env.example .env
Open the .env file and set the required environment variables:
nano .env
Change the following values:
NODE_ENV=production
PORT=3000
DB_HOST=db
DB_USER=kutt
DB_PASSWORD=kutt
DB_NAME=kutt
Save the file and exit the editor.
Now that we've installed and configured Kutt, we can start the server using the following command:
yarn start
If the server starts successfully, you should see the following message:
ℹ [Hapi] Server started at http://localhost:3000
Finally, you can access the Kutt server using your browser at http://localhost:3000.
Congratulations! You have now successfully installed Kutt on your Void Linux server. You can now start creating short links, tracking clicks, and managing your URLs.
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