How to Install Buddycloud on Arch Linux

Buddycloud is an open-source social networking platform that allows users to follow and communicate with each other in real-time. In this tutorial, we will explain the steps to install Buddycloud on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure the following prerequisites are met:

• You have a running Arch Linux
• You have sudo privilegies or are root
• You have installed base-devel, nodejs and npm packages.

Installation

To install Buddycloud on Arch Linux, follow the instructions below:

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Buddycloud requires several dependencies to be installed. Run the following command to install them:

sudo pacman -S git python nodejs npm gcc make

Step 2: Clone the Buddycloud Repository

Next, clone the Buddycloud repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/buddycloud/buddycloud-server.git

Step 3: Install the Required Node Modules

Navigate to the buddycloud-server directory and install the required Node.js modules using the following command:

cd buddycloud-server
npm install

Step 4: Configure Buddycloud

Navigate to the config directory and copy the config.json.example file to config.json using the following command:

cd config
cp config.json.example config.json

Edit the config.json file with your preferred settings.

Step 5: Start Buddycloud

Start the Buddycloud server using the following command:

sudo npm start

Buddycloud will now be running on your Arch Linux system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have explained the steps to install Buddycloud on Arch Linux. You may now start working with Buddycloud and enhance your social networking!