Convos is a web-based IRC client for your browser. It is easy-to-use, customizable, and offers features like searching, message history, and user management. This tutorial will show you how to install Convos on NixOS Latest.
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
Open a terminal on your NixOS Latest installation.
Install the required dependencies with the following command:
sudo nix-env -i perl perlPackages.Mojo
Download the latest version of Convos. Go to the https://convos.chat/download/ and copy the link for the latest version.
Run the following command to download and unpack the Convos archive:
wget https://convos.chat/download/convos-latest.tar.gz && tar xzf convos-latest.tar.gz
sudo mv convos /var/www/
cd /var/www/convos && ./script/convos daemon
Open your web browser and access the following URL: http://localhost:3000/. The Convos web interface should load.
To access Convos from another device, make sure to open the necessary port in your firewall (3000 by default).
In this tutorial, you learned how to install Convos on NixOS Latest. You can now access the web-based IRC client from your browser and enjoy its features. If you encounter any issues or have questions, consult the Convos documentation or community resources.
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