How to Install Simple-URL-Shortener on Elementary OS Latest
Simple-URL-Shortener is an open-source software that helps to shorten URLs using a unique algorithm. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Simple-URL-Shortener on the latest version of Elementary OS.
Prerequisites
Before installing Simple-URL-Shortener, it is necessary to have the following:
- Latest version of Elementary OS.
- Root privileges on your system to run commands with
sudo.
Installing Dependencies
Before installing Simple-URL-Shortener, we must install the required dependencies. Open the terminal window and execute the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3 python3-pip python3-venv python3-setuptools python3-wheel
This command will install all the dependencies required to run Simple-URL-Shortener on your system.
Installing Simple-URL-Shortener
To install Simple-URL-Shortener, follow these steps:
Step 1: Download the Source Code
The first step is to download the source code. To download the source code, open the terminal and execute the following command:
git clone https://github.com/azlux/Simple-URL-Shortener.git
This command will download the source code to the current directory.
Step 2: Create a Python Virtual Environment
The next step is to create a Python virtual environment. A virtual environment allows us to isolate the Python environment from other Python projects installed on your system, preventing any conflicts.
To create a virtual environment, navigate to the Simple-URL-Shortener directory and execute the following command:
cd Simple-URL-Shortener
python3 -m venv venv
This command creates a new Python virtual environment in the venv directory.
Step 3: Activate the Virtual Environment
After creating the virtual environment, we need to activate it. To activate the virtual environment, execute the following command:
source venv/bin/activate
This command will activate the virtual environment. You will notice the terminal prompt will now show (venv) indicating that you are working in the virtual environment.
Step 4: Install the Required Python Packages
The next step is to install the required Python packages. To install the required packages, execute the following command:
pip3 install -r requirements.txt
This will install all the required Python packages for Simple-URL-Shortener.
Step 5: Configure the Application
After installing the packages, we need to configure the application. To do this, execute the following command:
cp .env.example .env
This command creates a copy of the .env.example file and renames it to .env. Edit the .env file to set the required configurations such as the database connection settings.
Step 6: Run the Application
The final step is to run the application. To run the application, execute the following command:
python3 app.py
This command will start the application, and you can access it by navigating to http://127.0.0.1:5000/ in your web browser.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we learned how to install Simple-URL-Shortener on Elementary OS. Simple-URL-Shortener is a helpful tool for shortening URLs, and it can be used in various applications. By following the steps in this tutorial, you can easily install Simple-URL-Shortener on your system.