How to Install Tigase on macOS

Tigase is an open-source XMPP server that enables transactions and data-sharing among various connected devices. This tutorial will guide you through the process to install Tigase on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before installing Tigase, please ensure you have the following software installed on your macOS machine:

• Java SE Development Kit 11 or later
• Apache Maven
• Git

Steps to Install

1. Open Terminal on your macOS machine.

2. Navigate to the directory where you want to install Tigase. For example:

cd /usr/local/

3. Clone the Tigase repository using the following command:

sudo git clone https://github.com/tigase/tigase-server.git

4. Change the directory to the Tigase server folder:

cd tigase-server/

5. Build the project using the following command:

sudo mvn clean package -DskipTests=true

6. Once the build is complete, navigate to the Tigase server's target directory:

cd target/

7. Run Tigase using the following command:

sudo java -jar tigase-server.jar

8. The server will start, and you should see output similar to the following:

INFO: ConfigurationReader: Loaded configuration file: /usr/local/tigase-server/etc/init.properties
INFO: Version: Tigase XMPP Server - SNAPSHOT-5.3.0-b3841
INFO: Using home directory: /usr/local/tigase-server-
INFO: Starting: Jaxmppc
INFO: Tigase Server version: Tigase XMPP Server - SNAPSHOT-5.3.0-b3841
INFO: Processors count: 2
INFO: OS: Mac OS X 10.15.5 (x86_64)
...

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and started Tigase on your macOS machine.

Conclusion

Tigase is now installed and running on your macOS machine, enabling you to use the XMPP protocol to communicate and share data with other devices. You can customize and configure the Tigase server by modifying the configuration files in the etc directory. Enjoy using Tigase!

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