Sandstorm is a self-hosting web application platform that enables users to install and run web applications in a sandboxed environment. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install Sandstorm on Void Linux.
sudo privileges.Before installing Sandstorm, you need to install some dependencies. Open a terminal and run the following command to update your system package list:
sudo xbps-install -Syu
Next, install the dependencies by running the following command:
sudo xbps-install curl nodejs-14 npm
In this step, we will download the Sandstorm Installer script. Download the script by running the following command:
curl https://install.sandstorm.io | bash
After downloading the Sandstorm installer script, run the following command to start the installation process:
./sandstorm install
The installation process will take some time. Once the installation is complete, you will see a message that says “Installation complete!”. Now, you can access the Sandstorm dashboard by visiting http://localhost:6080 in your web browser.
To launch Sandstorm on boot, run the following command:
sudo /opt/sandstorm/bin/sandstorm start
To stop Sandstorm, run the following command:
sudo /opt/sandstorm/bin/sandstorm stop
In this tutorial, we have discussed how to install Sandstorm on Void Linux. Now, you can use Sandstorm to install and run web applications in a sandboxed environment.
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