How to Install Schnack on Clear Linux?

Schnack is a minimalist open-source commenting system that allows users to post comments on static websites. Schnack is a relatively simple software, and its GitHub repository offers straightforward installation instructions. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing Schnack on Clear Linux.

Prerequisites

The Schnack installation process requires that you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

  • Clear Linux Latest (as of writing Clear Linux version 35000)
  • Node.js v10.0 or higher
  • NPM v6.0 or higher
  • Git

Installation Steps

  1. Install Node.js and NPM

    Use the following command to install Node.js and NPM on Clear Linux:

    sudo swupd bundle-add nodejs-basic
npm install -g npm@latest

  2. Install Git

    Use the following command to install Git on Clear Linux:

    sudo swupd bundle-add git

  3. Clone the Schnack Git Repository

    Use the following command to clone the Schnack repository to your local machine:

    git clone https://github.com/schn4ck/schnack.git

  4. Install Schnack

    Navigate to the cloned Schnack repository and use the following command to install its dependencies:

    cd schnack
npm install

  5. Configure Schnack

    To configure Schnack, you need to create a configuration file. You can use the provided example-config.json file as a template. 

    cp example-config.json config.json

    Open config.json and modify the values to suit your needs. The most important options are site_url and secret_key, which we recommend that you update.

    Note: secret_key should be a random 32-character alphanumeric string.

  6. Start the Schnack Server

    Use the following command to start the Schnack server:

    npm start

  7. Test Schnack

    Once the Schnack server is up and running, you should be able to access the Schnack UI by navigating to http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.

    If everything works correctly, you should be able to post comments to your site via Schnack.

Conclusion

Schnack provides an easy-to-use commenting system for static websites. This tutorial covered the steps required to install and configure Schnack on Clear Linux. After following this tutorial, you should have a basic understanding of how to get Schnack up and running. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, then refer to the Schnack documentation or seek help from the community.