Schort is a URL shortening service developed in Go programming language. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Schort on Void Linux using the provided source code from their official Github repository.
Before starting, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
Clone the Schort repository from Github using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/sqozz/schort.git
Navigate to the Schort directory and build the binary files using the following command:
cd schort
go build
Create a configuration file by copying the example configuration file and use your favorite text editor to modify the configuration settings. The configuration settings are stored in the config.json file.
cp config.json.example config.json
nano config.json
Update the necessary configuration settings such as the server address, database settings, and other options. Save the file.
To run Schort, execute the following command:
./schort
You can access Schort by visiting the server address on your web browser.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Schort on your Void Linux system. You can now start using Schort to shorten and manage URLs.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
