How to install Trusted-CGI on Arch Linux

Trusted-CGI is a tool that provides a secure environment for running CGI scripts. It is available on GitHub, and this tutorial will guide you through the installation process on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

• Arch Linux installed
• Basic knowledge of the command line

Step 1: Install system dependencies

To begin, ensure that all system dependencies are installed. Open the terminal and run the command:

sudo pacman -S openssl libssh

This will install OpenSSL and libssh libraries, which are required to run Trusted-CGI.

Step 2: Install Go language

Trusted-CGI is written in Go language, so you will need to install it on your system. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -S go

This will install the Go language compiler and tools.

Step 3: Install Trusted-CGI

You can install Trusted-CGI from the GitHub repository. Clone the repository to your local machine using the command:

git clone https://github.com/reddec/trusted-cgi.git

Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the downloaded folder using:

cd trusted-cgi

And finally, build and install the program using the following command:

go install ./cmd/trusted-cgi

If the installation is successful, you will see no output in the terminal.

Step 4: Start the Trusted-CGI service

To start the Trusted-CGI service, run the following command:

sudo systemctl start trusted-cgi.service

To make sure the service is running correctly, you can check its status by running:

sudo systemctl status trusted-cgi.service

If the service is running, the output will show that it is active and running.

Conclusion

Trusted-CGI is an essential tool for running CGI scripts securely. With this guide, you can install and run Trusted-CGI on Arch Linux.