How to Install Rapidbay on Void Linux

Introduction

Rapidbay is a free, open-source torrent client with a search feature that allows users to download content from multiple torrent websites. In this tutorial, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to install Rapidbay on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

• A running instance of Void Linux
• Basic knowledge of the command-line interface
• An internet connection

Steps to Install Rapidbay on Void Linux

1. Open the terminal by pressing "Ctrl+Alt+T" or by searching "terminal" in the search bar.
2. Install git, nodejs and npm by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S git nodejs npm

3. Clone the Rapidbay repository to a desired directory by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/hauxir/rapidbay.git && cd rapidbay

4. Install the required packages by running the following command:

sudo npm install

5. Start the Rapidbay server by running the following command:

npm start

6. Open a web browser and navigate to localhost:3000 to access the Rapidbay web interface.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Rapidbay on Void Linux. You can now search and download content from multiple torrent websites using the Rapidbay web interface.

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