Discourse is a modern forum software that is open-source, reliable, and fast. If you're running NixOS Latest, this guide will help you install Discourse.
Before installing Discourse on NixOS Latest, ensure that your system meets the following prerequisites:
Discourse requires Docker to run on NixOS Latest. To install Docker, run the following command as root:
# nix-env -i docker
The easiest way to install Discourse on NixOS Latest is to use the nixpkgs package manager. To install Discourse, run the following command as root:
# nix-env -i discourse
Once you've installed Discourse, you'll need to configure it to work with your domain name and SSL certificate. To do this, edit the app.yml file located in the /var/discourse directory:
# nano /var/discourse/containers/app.yml
Edit the following lines to match your domain name and SSL certificate:
DISCOURSE_HOSTNAME: 'example.com'
LETSENCRYPT_ACCOUNT_EMAIL: 'you@example.com'
Once you have edited the app.yml file, save it and exit.
To build and launch Discourse, run the following command as root:
# cd /var/discourse
# ./launcher rebuild app
This command will rebuild the Discourse container with your configuration settings, as well as start the container.
Once Discourse has been built and launched, you can access your forum by visiting your domain name in your web browser. You should be redirected to the Discourse login page.
Discourse is a powerful, feature-rich forum software that is easy to install on NixOS Latest. By following the instructions in this guide, you can install and configure Discourse on your server in just a few steps.
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