How to Install DocPHT on Arch Linux

DocPHT is a web-based documentation software that allows users to create and manage their own documentation in a simple and user-friendly way. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing DocPHT for Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we start, you should have access to a terminal and have basic knowledge of using the command line.

Step 1 – Install Apache Web Server

DocPHT needs a web server to run, and Apache is the most widely used option. Install Apache by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -S apache

After the installation is complete, start the Apache service and enable it to run at boot time:

sudo systemctl start httpd.service
sudo systemctl enable httpd.service

Step 2 – Install PHP

DocPHT also requires PHP to be installed on your system. You can install PHP and all necessary extensions by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -S php php-apache

After installation, restart the Apache service:

sudo systemctl restart httpd.service

Step 3 – Install DocPHT

Now that we have installed Apache and PHP, it's time to install DocPHT. Download the latest version of DocPHT by running the following command in the terminal:

wget https://github.com/ornicar/docupht/archive/master.zip

Then extract the downloaded file to the Apache server's root directory:

sudo unzip master.zip -d /srv/http/

After extracting the files, rename the 'docupht-master' folder to 'docpht':

sudo mv /srv/http/docupht-master /srv/http/docpht

Step 4 – Configure Apache

Now we need to configure the Apache web server to serve DocPHT. Navigate to the Apache configuration directory:

cd /etc/httpd/conf/

Create a new file named 'docpht.conf' and add the following content:

<VirtualHost *:80>
  ServerName docpht.local
  DocumentRoot /srv/http/docpht/
  <Directory /srv/http/docpht/>
    Options FollowSymLinks
    AllowOverride All
    Require all granted
  </Directory>
</VirtualHost>

Save the file and exit the text editor.

Now we need to start the Apache service again:

sudo systemctl restart httpd.service

Step 5 – Access DocPHT

Now that we have completed the installation and configuration of DocPHT, we can access it in a web browser by going to 'http://docpht.local'. If everything has been set up correctly, you should see the DocPHT login screen.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed DocPHT on Arch Linux.