How to Install Readflow on Clear Linux Latest

Readflow is a web-based RSS reader and read later app. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Readflow on Clear Linux Latest in easy steps.

Step 1: Update Clear Linux

We recommend updating your system with the latest patches and packages available, so first we need to update the system as follows:

$ sudo swupd update

Step 2: Install the Required Packages

Before we proceed with the installation process, we need to install the following packages:

$ sudo swupd bundle-add nodejs-basic yarn

Step 3: Clone Readflow's GitHub Repository

Now that dependencies are installed, clone the Readflow GitHub repository:

$ git clone https://github.com/edouardmazier/readflow.git

Step 4: Install Readflow

Navigate to the Readflow installation directory and then run the following command to install Readflow:

$ cd readflow && yarn install

This command will install all the required dependencies and packages.

Step 5: Configure Readflow

After installation, we need to configure Readflow by creating a .env.local file in the root directory of the readflow directory. To create the file, run the following command:

$ cp .env.local.dist .env.local

Then, edit the .env.local file and set your desired APP_ENV, APP_SECRET, DATABASE_URL, MAILER_URL, and FRONT_APP_URL.

$ nano .env.local

Save the file.

Step 6: Build Readflow

After configuring Readflow, run the following command in the readflow directory to build the app:

$ yarn build

Step 7: Start Readflow

Finally, to start the Readflow app, run the following command:

$ yarn start

The app will start, and you can access it on http://localhost:3000 from your web browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we walked you through the process of installing Readflow on Clear Linux Latest. Now you can enjoy using this web-based RSS reader and read later app.