How to Install LibreNews on Fedora Server Latest

LibreNews is a news aggregator that allows the user to collect news from various sources in a single place. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing LibreNews on your Fedora Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you will need the following:

  • A Fedora Server Latest instance with sudo access.
  • A command-line terminal with root access.
  • Basic knowledge of how to use a terminal.

Installation

Follow the steps below to install LibreNews on your Fedora Server Latest.

Step 1: Update System

Start by updating your system to ensure that you have the latest software and security patches installed. Run the command below:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2: Install Required Software

LibreNews requires a few dependencies to be installed on your system. Run this command to install the necessary dependencies:

sudo dnf install -y git libxml2-devel libxslt-devel libffi-devel python3-devel

Step 3: Clone the LibreNews Repository

Next, you need to clone the LibreNews repository from GitHub. Use the command below to clone the repository:

sudo git clone https://github.com/fossasia/librenews.git /opt/librenews

Step 4: Create a Virtual Environment

Create a virtual environment for LibreNews using the following command:

sudo python3 -m venv /opt/librenews/env

Step 5: Activate the Virtual Environment

Activate the virtual environment using the following command:

source /opt/librenews/env/bin/activate

Step 6: Install Python Dependencies

Once the virtual environment is activated, run this command to install the required Python dependencies:

pip3 install -r /opt/librenews/requirements.txt

Step 7: Configure Environment Variables

LibreNews requires certain environment variables to be set before it can be run. Edit the .env file by running:

sudo nano /opt/librenews/.env

Here is an example .env file:

FLASK_APP=app.py
FLASK_ENV=development
DATABASE_URL=sqlite:///db.sqlite3

Step 8: Initialize the Database

Run the following command to initialize the database:

flask db upgrade

Step 9: Run LibreNews

Finally, start the application with this command:

flask run --port=80

You should now be able to access LibreNews by visiting http://localhost in your web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed LibreNews on your Fedora Server Latest. The steps outlined in this tutorial should work on any Fedora Server Latest instance. Enjoy your new news aggregator!