How to Install MeiliSearch on NixOS Latest

Introduction

MeiliSearch is a fast, open-source, and easy-to-use search engine library. In this tutorial, we will explain the steps to install MeiliSearch on NixOS Latest.

Prerequisites

• A computer running NixOS latest.
• An account with sudo privileges.
• A terminal emulator.

Step 1: Update Your System

The first step is to update your system by typing the following command:

sudo nixos-rebuild switch

Step 2: Install MeiliSearch

To install MeiliSearch, we will create a new NixOS configuration file.

Open your terminal and type the following command to create a new file:

sudo nano /etc/nixos/configuration.nix

Then add the following code to the file:

{ config, pkgs, ... }:

{
  environment.systemPackages = with pkgs; [
    meilisearch
  ];
}

This will install MeiliSearch as a system package.

Save and close the file by pressing Ctrl + X, then Y, and finally Enter.

Step 3: Restart Your System

To apply the changes, restart your system by typing the following command:

sudo shutdown -r now

Step 4: Verify the Installation

Once your system has restarted, you can verify the installation by executing the following command:

meilisearch --version

If MeiliSearch is installed successfully, you should see its version number displayed on the screen.

Conclusion

MeiliSearch is now installed on your NixOS latest machine. You can start using it for your search needs.

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