RSS Monster is an open source RSS aggregator designed to simplify news reading on the web. It is available on Github and can be installed on Void Linux. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install RSS Monster on Void Linux.
To complete this tutorial, you will need the following:
RSS Monster requires Node.js to be installed on Void Linux. To install Node.js, run the following command:
sudo xbps-install -S nodejs
RSS Monster is available on Github. To clone the repository, run the following command:
git clone https://github.com/pietheinstrengholt/rssmonster.git
Navigate to the RSS Monster directory and install its dependencies by running the following command:
cd rssmonster
npm install
Create a copy of the default configuration file by running the following command:
cp config/config.sample.js config/config.js
Then, modify the configuration file according to your preference. You can set the database type, port, and other settings.
Run the following command to start the RSS Monster server:
npm start
RSS Monster should now be running on localhost:3000. You can access it from your web browser by navigating to this address.
In this tutorial, you have learned how to install RSS Monster on Void Linux. RSS Monster is now ready to use and you can start adding feeds to get the latest news in real-time.
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