Zulip is a powerful open-source team collaboration tool that supports a wide range of communication features. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Zulip on NixOS Latest operating system.
Before we begin, ensure that you have the following requirements:
It is always essential to update your system to the latest packages to avoid any security issues. You can update your NixOS system by running the following command:
sudo nixos-rebuild switch
Zulip requires specific dependencies to function correctly. Run the following command to install these packages:
sudo nix-env -i postgresql mariadb redis
Next, clone the Zulip Git repository using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/zulip/zulip
You can install Zulip by executing the shell script inside the cloned Zulip directory.
cd zulip
./tools/provision.py
The installation process may take some time, depending on your system resources.
Once the installation process is complete, you can access your Zulip server at https://localhost:9991/ (if you're running the server locally).
Follow the setup wizard to configure your Zulip instance:
You now have a fresh Zulip installation running on your NixOS operating system. You can customize your Zulip instance by tweaking the various settings available in the settings panel.
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