How to Install Hauk on Clear Linux Latest

Hauk is a self-hosted location sharing service that you can install on your Clear Linux. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Hauk on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing Hauk, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • A running Clear Linux system.
  • A terminal window to execute the commands.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

The first step is to install the required dependencies for Hauk. To do this, run the following command in the terminal: 

sudo swupd bundle-add go git

This command installs the go programming language and git version control system which are both required by Hauk.

Step 2: Clone Hauk Repository

Next, you need to clone the Hauk repository from GitHub. To do this, run the following command in the terminal: 

git clone https://github.com/bilde2910/Hauk

This command clones the Hauk repository from GitHub to your current working directory.

Step 3: Build and Install Hauk

Once you have cloned the Hauk repository, navigate to the cloned directory and build the application using the following commands: 

cd Hauk
make build
sudo make install

These commands build and install Hauk system-wide.

Step 4: Configure Hauk

Now that you have installed Hauk, you need to configure it before you can start using it. First, copy the sample configuration file using the following command: 

sudo cp sample-config.toml /etc/hauk.toml

Next, open the configuration file using your favorite text editor and modify the values as per your configuration. 

sudo nano /etc/hauk.toml

Make sure you configure the following:

  • bind: The IP address and port to bind Hauk to. By default, it will listen on all interfaces on port 8080.
  • password: The password to use when creating a new session.
  • log_level: The log level to use. Default is info.
  • backend: The backend to use. By default, it's Memory. You can also use Redis or PostgreSQL.

Save the changes and close the file when you are done.

Step 5: Start the Hauk Service

Finally, start the Hauk service using the following command: 

sudo systemctl start hauk

This command starts the Hauk service on the system.

Additionally, you can enable the Hauk service to start automatically at boot time by running the following command: 

sudo systemctl enable hauk

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Hauk on Clear Linux Latest. From now on, you can use Hauk to share your location with your friends and family.