How to Install Liteshort on Void Linux

Liteshort is a lightweight URL shortener that is available on the ikl.sh git repository. Here's how to install it on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

• Void Linux installed on your computer
• Basic knowledge of the terminal

Installation Steps

1. Start by opening the terminal on your Void Linux system.

2. Install the required dependencies with the following command:

   sudo xbps-install -Sy mongodb git nodejs gcc-c++ make
   

   This command installs MongoDB, Git, Node.js, GCC, and Make.

3. Clone the Liteshort repository from git.ikl.sh using the following command:

   git clone https://git.ikl.sh/132ikl/liteshort.git
   

   This will create a local copy of the Liteshort repository on your computer.

4. Change directory into the cloned repository using the following command:

   cd liteshort
   

5. Install the required Node.js modules with the following command:

   npm install
   

   This may take a few minutes to complete.

6. Start MongoDB by running the following command:

   sudo systemctl start mongodb
   

   This will start the MongoDB service.

7. Start Liteshort with the following command:

   node index.js
   

   This will start the Liteshort server.

8. Liteshort will be available at http://localhost:8080/ in your web browser. You can now use Liteshort to create short URLs.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Liteshort on your Void Linux system.

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