How to Install Planka on Void Linux

Planka is an open-source task management tool that allows you to manage and organize your tasks efficiently. Installing Planka on Void Linux is a simple process that can be completed in a few easy steps.

Here's how to install Planka on Void Linux:

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing Planka, you need to install some dependencies that are required for it to run. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal:

sudo xbps-install -S libsass libffi libffi-devel python3 python3-dev python3-pip

This command will install the required dependencies for Planka to run on your system.

Step 2: Clone the Repository

The next step is to clone the Planka repository from GitHub. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal:

git clone https://github.com/plankanban/planka.git

This will create a new directory called planka in your home directory.

Step 3: Install Planka

Now that you have all the required dependencies and have cloned the Planka repository, you can install Planka by running the following commands:

cd planka
sudo pip3 install -r requirements/production.txt
npm install
npm run build

This will install all the necessary Python packages and build the JavaScript and CSS files required for Planka to run.

Step 4: Run Planka

You can now start Planka by running the following command:

python3 manage.py runserver

This will start the server on http://localhost:8000. You can access Planka by opening your browser and entering http://localhost:8000 in the address bar.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Planka on your Void Linux system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Planka on Void Linux. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily manage your tasks and stay organized with Planka.

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