How to Install JSXC on Arch Linux

JSXC is an open-source XMPP client library that allows you to add instant messaging to your web applications. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install JSXC on Arch Linux.

Requirements

Before we begin, make sure you have the following requirements:

  • Arch Linux installed on your system
  • Basic knowledge of the terminal
  • Access to the root account or a user account with sudo privileges

Steps

Follow the below steps to install JSXC on Arch Linux:

Step 1: Install Apache and PHP

JSXC requires a web server to run. We will be using Apache as the web server and PHP to run the scripts. Install both of them by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S apache php php-apache

Step 2: Enable and Start Apache

You need to enable and start the Apache web server so that it is accessible.

sudo systemctl enable httpd
sudo systemctl start httpd

Step 3: Clone JSXC Repository

We need to clone the JSXC repository from the official website. Run the following command to clone it:

git clone https://github.com/jsxc/jsxc.git /var/www/html/jsxc

Step 4: Change Directory Permissions

We need to change the ownership and permissions of the JSXC directory. Run the following command:

sudo chown -R http:http /var/www/html/jsxc
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/jsxc

Step 5: Create a New Virtual Host

Create a new virtual host file for JSXC by running the following command:

sudo nano /etc/httpd/conf/extra/jsxc.conf

Add the following content in the file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
   ServerName jsxc.myserver.com
   DocumentRoot /var/www/html/jsxc
</VirtualHost>

Save and close the file.

Step 6: Enable and Start PHP

Enable and start the PHP service.

sudo systemctl enable php-fpm
sudo systemctl start php-fpm

Step 7: Restart Apache

After making all the changes, we need to restart the Apache web server to apply the new settings.

sudo systemctl restart httpd

Step 8: Access JSXC

Open your web browser and visit the following URL:

http://jsxc.myserver.com

You should now see the JSXC login page.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have discussed how to install JSXC on Arch Linux. Now you can add instant messaging to your web applications with the help of JSXC.