How to Install Hastebin on nixOS Latest

Hastebin is a simple, open-source web application for sharing text online. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps required to install Hastebin on nixOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you need to have the following installed on your nixOS Latest:

• A user account with sudo privileges
• Git

Installation

1. First, we need to clone the Hastebin Git repository. To do this, run the following command:

sudo git clone https://github.com/seejohnrun/haste-server.git /var/www/haste-server

This will download the source code for Hastebin and place it in the /var/www/haste-server directory.

2. Now, we need to install the required dependencies for Hastebin to work. Run the following command:

sudo nix-env -i nodejs-16.x

This will install Node.js version 16.x, which is required by Hastebin.

3. Next, we need to install the Hastebin dependencies. Run the following command:

sudo su - wwwrun -c 'cd /var/www/haste-server && npm install'

This will install all the required Node packages for Hastebin.

4. Finally, we need to start the Hastebin server. Run the following command:

sudo systemctl start haste-server

This will start the Hastebin server and allow you to start using it.

Testing

To test if the installation is successful, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:7777/. You should see the Hastebin homepage.

Conclusion

Now that you have successfully installed Hastebin on nixOS Latest, you can start using it to share text online. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to consult the official Hastebin documentation or ask for help in the Hastebin community.

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