How to Install Hitobito on Void Linux

Hitobito is an open source web application for managing group members, events, and communication. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Hitobito on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Update the System

Before starting with Hitobito installation, update your Void Linux system to the latest version by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Syu

This command will update the system packages to the latest version.

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Hitobito depends on the following packages:

You can install them using the following command:

sudo xbps-install git ruby bundler nodejs

Step 3: Clone Hitobito Repository

Clone the Hitobito repository to your local machine using the git command:

git clone https://git.puzzle.ch/puzzle/hitobito.git

Step 4: Install Dependencies

Navigate to the Hitobito directory and install the dependencies using the following command:

cd hitobito && bundle install

Step 5: Setup the Database

Create and setup the database by running the following command:

bundle exec rake db:setup

Step 6: Start the Server

You can start the server using the following command:

bundle exec rails server

You can access the Hitobito dashboard by going to the http://localhost:3000 URL in your web browser.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Hitobito on Void Linux.

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