How to Install Schort on Debian Latest?

Schort is a free and open-source URL shortening service written in Python. It allows you to shorten long URLs into short ones that are easier to share and remember. Schort can be easily installed on Debian Latest by following some simple steps.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation process, make sure you meet the following prerequisites:

• A Debian-based Linux server or desktop
• Python 3 and pip installed on Debian Latest

Step 1: Clone Schort Repository

First, you need to clone the Schort repository from GitHub to your local machine. Open the Terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/sqozz/schort.git

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Next, enter the schort directory using the cd command and install the required dependencies by running the following command:

sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Step 3: Create a Configuration File

Create a configuration file called .schort.yml in the schort directory using the following command:

nano .schort.yml

Add the following lines to the file:

database: 'sqlite:///schort.db'
url_prefix: 'http://localhost:8080'

Save and close the file by pressing Ctrl+X, followed by Y, and then Enter.

Step 4: Run the Schort Service

To start the Schort service on Debian Latest, run the following command:

python3 app.py

Schort will now be available at http://localhost:8080. You can access the UI through a web browser and start using the service.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Schort on Debian Latest. By following these simple steps, you can easily set up your own URL shortening service that allows you to shorten URLs and make them easier to share and remember.