How to Install Homebox on Void Linux

Homebox is an open source toolbox for securely managing your home network. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process to install Homebox on Void Linux.

Requirements

Step 1 – Install Dependencies

Before we install Homebox on our system, we need to install the dependencies first. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S gcc make openssl-devel libffi-devel python3

This command will install the basic required packages for Homebox.

Step 2 – Clone the Repository

Now, we will clone the Homebox repository on your system. Open the terminal and execute the following command:

git clone https://github.com/progmaticltd/homebox.git

This command will clone the Homebox repository on your system.

Step 3 – Install Homebox

Now, we will install Homebox on our system. Navigate to the cloned repository directory using the following command:

cd homebox

Next, run the installation script using the following command:

sudo ./install.sh

The installation script will install all the required components of Homebox on your system.

Step 4 – Configure Homebox

Once the installation is completed, you need to configure Homebox according to your requirements. To do this, navigate to the Homebox configuration directory using the following command:

cd /etc/homebox

Here, you will find the config.yaml file, which contains the configuration of Homebox. You need to edit this file according to your requirements.

Step 5 – Start Homebox

After configuring the Homebox, you can start it using the following command:

sudo service homebox start

The above command will start the Homebox service on your system. You can check the status of the service using the following command:

sudo service homebox status

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Homebox on Void Linux. You can now securely manage your home network using Homebox.

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