Wastebin is an open-source pastebin-like application that allows you to store and share text snippets. In this tutorial, we will be discussing the installation of Wastebin on Void Linux.
Before installing any new package, it’s recommended to update the system to the latest version. This can be achieved by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo xbps-install -Su
To install Wastebin on Void Linux, we need to install the following dependencies:
To install these dependencies, run the following command in the terminal:
sudo xbps-install -S git ruby gcc sqlite-devel
Next, we need to clone the Wastebin repository from GitHub. To do this, run the following command:
git clone https://github.com/matze/wastebin.git
Wastebin requires some Ruby gems to function properly. To install these gems, navigate to the cloned repository and run the following command:
cd wastebin
sudo gem install bundler
bundle install
Wastebin stores its data in a SQLite3 database. To create the database schema and populate it with initial data, run the following commands in the terminal:
rake db:create
rake db:migrate
rake db:seed
Finally, we can start the Wastebin server by running the following command:
rails server
By default, the server will start on port 3000. To access the server, open a web browser and go to http://localhost:3000.
That’s it! You have successfully installed Wastebin on your Void Linux system. You can now start sharing text snippets with your colleagues and friends.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
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