Converse.js is an open-source chat application that can be installed on various platforms, including NixOS. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Converse.js on NixOS Latest.
Before we begin, there are a few things you need to have in place:
$ sudo nix-channel --update
/etc/nixos
directory:$ cd /etc/nixos
configuration.nix
with your preferred text editor:$ sudo nano configuration.nix
{
environment.systemPackages = with pkgs; [
conversejs
];
}
Ctrl+X
, then Y
, and finally Enter
.$ sudo nixos-rebuild switch
$ conversejs
Alternatively, you can open Converse.js in your browser by navigating to http://localhost:5280/webclient
.
You have successfully installed Converse.js on NixOS Latest. Now you can start using Converse.js to communicate with your friends and colleagues. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to consult the Converse.js documentation or ask for help on the NixOS community forum.
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