Lufi is a free and open-source file-sharing software written in Perl. It allows users to securely upload and share files through a web browser without storing the files on a remote server. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Lufi on Void Linux.
Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
The first step is to update the system packages. Open the terminal and run the following command:
xbps-install -Su
This will update all the packages to the latest version available.
Before installing Lufi, we need to install some required dependencies. We need to install the Git, Perl, and some Perl modules. Use the following command to install them:
xbps-install -S git perl perl-CGI perl-Module-ScanDeps perl-Mojolicious openssl
Now, we will clone the Lufi repository to our server. Use the following command to clone the repository:
git clone https://framagit.org/fiat-tux/hat-softwares/lufi.git
This will clone the repository to the current directory.
Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the Lufi directory:
cd lufi
Now, run the setup script with the following command:
./setup.sh
This will guide you through the process of setting up a new Lufi instance. You will be asked to enter some information, such as the administrator email, database credentials, and HTTPS configuration. Follow the prompts and enter the required information.
Once the setup is complete, start the Lufi service with the following command:
./start.sh
This will start the Lufi service and output the URL to access the service in your browser.
In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Lufi on Void Linux. Now, you can securely share files through your Lufi instance. If you face any issues during the installation process, feel free to refer to the Lufi documentation for additional help.
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