How to Install Weblate on Void Linux

Weblate is a web-based translation platform used for translating software projects. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Weblate on a Void Linux system.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed with the installation of Weblate, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A Linux-based operating system, such as Void Linux, with root access
• Python 3.5 or higher
• PostgreSQL version 9.6 or higher
• Git
• Pip

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing Weblate, update the system to the latest version to ensure that all packages are up-to-date.

$ sudo xbps-install -Su

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Weblate requires several dependencies to be installed. Use the following command to install them:

$ sudo xbps-install -S git python3 python3-pip python3-devel postgresql postgresql-contrib libpq-devel gettext

Step 3: Install Weblate

Clone the Weblate repository using the following command:

$ git clone https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate.git /opt/weblate

Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the cloned directory:

$ cd /opt/weblate

Next, create a virtual environment and activate it using the following commands:

$ python3 -m venv venv
$ source venv/bin/activate

Then, install the required dependencies using pip:

$ pip3 install --upgrade pip
$ pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Step 4: Create a PostgreSQL Database

Weblate requires a PostgreSQL database to store translations. Use the following commands to create a new PostgreSQL database and user:

$ sudo su postgres
$ psql
# CREATE DATABASE weblate;
# CREATE USER weblate WITH PASSWORD 'weblate_password';
# GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE weblate TO weblate;
# \q
$ exit

Step 5: Configure Weblate

Copy the example configuration file using the following command:

$ cp contrib/examples/example-env /opt/weblate/.env

Then, edit this file with your preferred text editor and update the following settings:

DATABASE_URL=postgres://weblate:weblate_password@localhost/weblate

Step 6: Create a Superuser

Create a superuser account using the following command:

$ python3 manage.py createsuperuser

Enter the required information to create a new superuser.

Step 7: Run Weblate

Run Weblate using the following command:

$ python3 manage.py runserver

The server will be available at http://localhost:8000/.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to install Weblate on Void Linux. We hope you found it informative and were able to successfully install Weblate on your system.

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