Tutorial: How to Install Pomf on Void Linux

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Pomf on your Void Linux machine. Pomf is a free, open-source file hosting service that allows users to upload and share files easily. Follow these steps to get started:

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

1. Void Linux OS
2. Git
3. Node.js
4. NPM (Node Package Manager)

Step 1: Clone the Pomf Repository

In your terminal, navigate to the directory where you want to install Pomf. Then, use the following command to clone the Pomf repository:

git clone https://github.com/Pomf/Pomf.git

This will download the Pomf source code to your local machine.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Navigate into the Pomf directory using the following command:

cd Pomf

Next, install the required dependencies using NPM:

npm install

This will download and install all required packages for Pomf to run.

Step 3: Configure Pomf

Copy the example configuration file to your own configuration file:

cp config.json.example config.json

Edit config.json to customize the Pomf installation:

{
  "name": "Pomf",
  "maxFileSize": 3145728,
  "nodePort": 3000,
  "cleanInterval": 86400,
  "mongoUrl": "mongodb://localhost/pomf",
  "storageType": "local",
  "localDir": "/var/pomf/files",
  "localUrlPrefix": "https://s.example.com/"
}

You should replace mongoUrl with the connection string to your MongoDB instance. localDir should be a directory where your files will be stored, and localUrlPrefix should be the URL that your files will be accessible from.

Step 4: Start Pomf

To start Pomf, simply run the following command in the Pomf directory:

npm start

Pomf should now be running on http://localhost:3000. You can test the installation by uploading a file either through the web interface or using an API client.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Pomf on your Void Linux machine.

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