How to Install pyDash on Void Linux

pyDash is a simple yet powerful web-based dashboard for Linux written in Python. It provides a clean interface for monitoring server performance and running commands. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing pyDash on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure your Void Linux system is updated using the following command:

xbps-install -Su

You also need to have Python installed on your system. You can check if Python is installed by using the following command:

python --version

If Python is not installed, install it using the following command:

xbps-install python

Install Dependencies

Before installing pyDash, we need to install some dependencies. Use the following command to install required dependencies:

xbps-install nginx uwsgi uwsgi-plugin-python3

This command will install Nginx (a web server), uWSGI (a web application server), and the uWSGI Python plugin.

Install pyDash

1. Clone the pyDash repository to your system using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/k3oni/pydash.git
   

2. Navigate to the pydash directory:

   cd pydash
   

3. Create a virtual environment for pyDash using the following command:

   python3 -m venv myenv
   

4. Activate the virtual environment:

   source myenv/bin/activate
   

5. Install pyDash and its dependencies using the following command:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

6. Exit the virtual environment:

   deactivate
   

Configure Nginx

1. Create a new configuration file for Nginx:

   sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/pydash.conf
   

2. Paste the following configuration into the file:

   server {
           listen 80;
           server_name your_server_url;
   
           location / {
                   include uwsgi_params;
                   uwsgi_pass unix:///tmp/pydash.sock;
           }
   }
   

   Replace your_server_url with your server's domain name or IP address.

3. Create a symbolic link to the configuration file in the sites-enabled directory:

   sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/pydash.conf /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
   

4. Restart Nginx to apply the changes:

   sudo service nginx restart
   

Configure uWSGI

1. Create a new configuration file for uWSGI:

   sudo nano /etc/uwsgi/emperor.ini
   

2. Paste the following configuration into the file:

   [uwsgi]
   emperor = /etc/uwsgi/vassals
   uid = http
   gid = http
   plugins = python3
   

3. Create a new vassal configuration file for pyDash:

   sudo nano /etc/uwsgi/vassals/pydash.ini
   

4. Paste the following configuration into the file:

   [uwsgi]
   socket = /tmp/pydash.sock
   chdir = /path/to/pydash
   module = pydash.run:app
   uid = http
   gid = http
   process = 4
   master = true
   vacuum = true
   virtualenv = /path/to/pydash/myenv
   

   Replace /path/to/pydash with the location of the pyDash directory on your system.

5. Start the uWSGI emperor:

   sudo uwsgi --ini /etc/uwsgi/emperor.ini
   

6. Verify that the emperor is running by using the following command:

   sudo service uwsgi status
   

Access pyDash

Open a web browser and navigate to http://your_server_url. You should see the pyDash dashboard interface.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed pyDash on Void Linux.

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