How to Install FoodCoopShop on NixOS Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing FoodCoopShop on the latest version of NixOS.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure that you have the following:

Installation Steps

  1. Update NixOS

Ensure that your NixOS system is up to date by running the following command:

sudo nixos-rebuild switch
  1. Enable the NixOS unstable channel

Next, enable the NixOS unstable channel using the following command:

sudo nix-channel --add https://nixos.org/channels/nixos-unstable nixos
sudo nix-channel --update
  1. Install FoodCoopShop

Now, install FoodCoopShop using the nix package manager by running the following command:

sudo nix-env -iA nixos.foodcoopshop
  1. Configure FoodCoopShop

After installation, navigate to the FoodCoopShop configuration directory using the following command:

cd /etc/foodcoopshop

Next, create a new configuration file using the following command:

sudo touch config.inc.php

Finally, open the configuration file using your favorite text editor and add your desired settings.

  1. Start FoodCoopShop

To start the FoodCoopShop service, run the following command:

sudo systemctl start foodcoopshop
  1. Access FoodCoopShop

Access the FoodCoopShop web interface by opening a browser and navigating to http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed FoodCoopShop on the latest version of NixOS!

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