How to install KChat on nixOS Latest

KChat is a simple and open source chat application that can be downloaded from the GitHub repository. Here's how you can install KChat on nixOS latest:

Step 1: Install NixOS

To start, you'll need to install nixOS on your system. Visit the nixOS website to download the latest version of the operating system, and follow the installation instructions.

Step 2: Clone the KChat Repository

Next, you'll need to clone the KChat repository. Open a terminal and use the following command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/php-kchat/kchat.git

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Before you can build and install KChat, you'll need to install its dependencies. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where you cloned the KChat repository.

Then use the following command to install the dependencies:

nix-shell --run "composer update"

Step 4: Build and Install KChat

Once the dependencies are installed, you can use the following command to build and install KChat:

nix-shell --run "php ./bin/install.php"

This command will build KChat and install it in the appropriate directory.

Step 5: Start KChat

Now that KChat is installed, you can start it with the following command:

nix-shell --run "php ./bin/server.php"

This will start the KChat server, and you can connect to it using your web browser.

Conclusion

That's it! You've successfully installed KChat on nixOS latest. You can now use it to chat with other users and enjoy its features.

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