How to Install Libervia on Elementary OS Latest Version

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Libervia on Elementary OS latest version. Libervia is a web-based platform which allows you to host and customize your very own social networking site. Please follow the step by step instructions below to get started.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation process, make sure your system has the following dependencies installed:

  1. Python 3.x
  2. Git
  3. libffi-dev package
  4. libcairo2-dev package

You can check if these dependencies are installed on your system by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt-get install python3 git libffi-dev libcairo2-dev

Step 1: Download Libervia

To download the Libervia package, open up your terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://repos.goffi.org/libervia-web.git

This will create a directory named libervia-web containing the Libervia package.

Step 2: Create Python Virtual Environment

It is recommended to create a Python virtual environment before proceeding with the installation. This will help you to keep your system clean from unwanted dependencies. Run the following command to create a Python virtual environment:

python3 -m venv libervia_env

This will create a directory named libervia_env containing the virtual environment.

Step 3: Activate the Virtual Environment

Activate the Python virtual environment by running the following command:

source libervia_env/bin/activate

You will see the virtual environment name in the terminal prompt. Now, you are ready to proceed with the installation process.

Step 4: Install Libervia Packages

Now, install the required packages using the following command:

pip install -r requirements.txt

This command will install all the required packages for Libervia. The installation process may take some time, depending on your internet connection speed.

Step 5: Start Libervia

Once all the packages are installed, you can start Libervia by running the following command in the terminal:

python3 ./start.py --all

This will start the Libervia server on the default port 8080. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080/ to access the Libervia website.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Libervia on your Elementary OS latest version. Now, you can customize your own social networking site using the Libervia platform. Happy coding!