How to Install Socialhome on Void Linux

Socialhome is a powerful and flexible social networking platform that is entirely free and open-source. It empowers users to create and share rich content, connect with other users, and build meaningful communities. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Socialhome on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we dive into the installation process, ensure that the following requirements are met:

• A Void Linux machine
• Root access or sudo privileges
• A web browser to access Socialhome

Installing Socialhome

1. Update the package manager:

sudo xbps-install -Suy

2. Install the required system dependencies:

sudo xbps-install -y git python3 python3-devel python3-pip gcc postgresql postgresql-libs postgresql-dev

3. Create a user account and PostgreSQL database.
   • Create a new PostgreSQL user:

     sudo su - postgres
     createuser -P -e -i -s -d socialhome
     

   • Enter a strong password for the new user when prompted.
   • Exit the PostgreSQL console:

     exit
     

   • Create a new PostgreSQL database for Socialhome:

     su - YOUR_USERNAME_FOR_DB
     createdb -O socialhome socialhome
     

4. Clone the Socialhome repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/jaywink/socialhome.git

5. Navigate to the cloned Socialhome directory:

cd socialhome

6. Install the required Python dependencies:

pip3 install --user -r requirements.txt

7. Copy the sample configuration file:

cp socialhome/settings/local.sample.example socialhome/settings/local.py

8. Open the configuration file in a text editor and modify the following lines:
   • Change SECRET_KEY = 'CHANGEME' to a strong secret key.
   • Change DATABASES section to look like below by changing the value of the password to the one you created for the PostgreSQL user:

   DATABASES = {
      'default': {
          'ENGINE': 'django.db.backends.postgresql',
          'NAME': 'socialhome',
          'USER': 'socialhome',
          'PASSWORD': 'PASSWORD_YOU_SET',
          'HOST': '127.0.0.1',
          'PORT': '5432',
      }
   }
   

   • Save the changes and exit the editor.
9. Run database migrations:

./manage.py migrate

10. Create a superuser account:

./manage.py createsuperuser

11. Start the Socialhome server:

./runserver.sh

12. In your web browser, go to http://localhost:8000 to access Socialhome.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Socialhome on Void Linux.

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