Instant.io is a web torrent client that allows users to securely and quickly share large files online via peer-to-peer connections. It is open-source software and is available on GitHub. In this tutorial, we will be discussing the steps involved in installing instant.io on Void Linux.
Before proceeding with the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
Follow these steps to install instant.io on Void Linux:
Open the terminal window by pressing CTRL+ALT+T or by clicking on the Terminal icon in the Applications list.
Update the package manager by running the following command:
sudo xbps-install -Suy
Install Node.js by running the following command:
sudo xbps-install -S nodejs
Clone the instant.io repository by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/webtorrent/instant.io.git
Change directory to the instant.io folder by running the following command:
cd instant.io
Install the required Node.js packages by running the following command:
npm install
Start the instant.io server by running the following command:
npm start
By default, the instant.io server runs on port 8080. If you want to use a different port, you can specify it using the PORT environment variable. For example, to run the server on port 3000, use the following command:
PORT=3000 npm start
Open a web browser and enter http://localhost:8080 in the address bar to access the instant.io web interface. You can now start sharing files with other users!
Instant.io is a powerful tool for sharing large files securely and quickly. You can easily install it on Void Linux by following the steps outlined in this tutorial. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to consult the official documentation or ask for help on the Void Linux forums.
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