How to Install Libervia on Windows 10

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Libervia, a web interface for Salut à Toi.

Salut à Toi is a powerful communication tool that allows users to exchange messages, files, and media in a decentralized way, using various networks such as XMPP, IRC, or social networks.

Libervia is a web interface designed to enhance Salut à Toi's user experience. It features an advanced chat system, a file manager, a group management system, and many other functionalities.

Prerequisites

Before we start the installation process, you need to make sure that your computer has these components installed:

• Python 3.X: You can download it from the official Python website: https://www.python.org/downloads/
• Git: You can download it from the official Git website: https://git-scm.com/
• pip: You can install it by running this command in your Command Prompt: python -m ensurepip --default-pip

Installation

Step 1: Clone the Libervia Repository

Open the Command Prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to install Libervia. Then, run this command to clone the repository:

git clone https://repos.goffi.org/libervia-web.git

This command will create a new directory called libervia-web.

Step 2: Install the Required Dependencies

Navigate to the libervia-web directory and install the required dependencies by running this command:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 3: Configure Libervia

Before we run Libervia, we need to configure it to work with Salut à Toi.

Add a new file called config.py in the libervia-web directory and add the following content:

from sat.core.i18n import set_lang
set_lang("en_US")

from sat.tools import jid

SALUT_A_TOI = {
    "jid": jid.JID("your_jid@your_domain"),
    "password": "your_password",
    "backend": "slixmpp",
    "cert_file": None,
    "key_file": None,
    "db_file": None,
    "logs_dir": None,
    "data_dir": None,
    "avatars_dir": None,
    "pkeys_dir": None,
}

Replace your_jid@your_domain and your_password with your Salut à Toi credentials.

Step 4: Start the Libervia Server

You can now start the Libervia server by running this command:

python start.py run

This will start the server on http://localhost:8080/.

Conclusion

Libervia is now installed and configured on your Windows 10 system. You can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080/.

Enjoy using Salut à Toi with Libervia's advanced features and intuitive interface.

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