How to Install Lstu on Elementary OS Latest

Lstu is an open-source URL shortener that can help you easily share long and complicated links in a concise form. Here's how you can install Lstu on your Elementary OS Latest machine.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure that you have the following components installed on your system:

  • Git
  • SQLite
  • Perl

Installing Lstu

  1. Open the Terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
  2. Clone the Lstu repository by running the following command: git clone https://github.com/ldidry/lstu.git
  3. Change the working directory to the Lstu folder: cd lstu
  4. Install the required Perl modules by running the command: sudo cpanm --installdeps .
  5. Copy the sample configuration file: cp lstu.conf.skel lstu.conf
  6. Edit the configuration file to set up your preferences: nano lstu.conf
  7. Set up the database by running the following command: perl lstu_pf_pgsql.pl setup
  8. Start the Lstu server: plackup -Ilib lstu.psgi

Testing Lstu

To ensure that Lstu has been installed properly, you can test it by opening your web browser and entering localhost:5000 in the address bar. You should see the Lstu homepage.

You can now start using Lstu to shorten your URLs and share them with others.

Conclusion

Lstu is an easy-to-use and efficient solution for shortening URLs. By following these simple steps, you can install Lstu on your Elementary OS Latest system and start taking advantage of its features.