How to Install Kiwi IRC on Clear Linux Latest
Kiwi IRC is a web-based Internet Relay Chat client that can be used to communicate with people in real-time. It supports multiple servers, networks, and channels. This tutorial will describe how to install Kiwi IRC on Clear Linux Latest using the command line.
Prerequisites
- Clear Linux Latest
- Internet connection
Installation
Open the terminal by pressing
Ctrl + Alt + Tor searching forTerminalin the Applications menu.Update the system and install the necessary dependencies by running the following command:
sudo swupd update sudo swupd bundle-add nodejs-basic yarnThis will update the system and install Node.js and its package manager Yarn.
Download the Kiwi IRC source code from its GitHub repository by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/kiwiirc/kiwiirc.gitChange into the downloaded directory by running the following command:
cd kiwiircInstall the necessary Node.js modules by running the following command:
yarnBuild Kiwi IRC with the following command:
yarn buildThis will compile the source code and generate a
distdirectory with the compiled files.Start the Kiwi IRC server by running the following command:
node dist/kiwiOpen a web browser and navigate to
http://localhost:7778to access Kiwi IRC. You can specify a custom port by appending--port <port>to thenodecommand in Step 7.To access Kiwi IRC from another device, you need to bind the server to your IP address. Replace
localhostin Step 7 with your IP address.node dist/kiwi -- --webircpass=kiwi --bind-ip <your-ip-address>Replace
<your-ip-address>with your IP address.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and started Kiwi IRC on Clear Linux Latest. You can now use it to communicate with people using Internet Relay Chat.