How to Install Weblate on FreeBSD Latest

Weblate is a free and open-source web-based translation platform. It allows you to manage translations of various projects in a collaborative way. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing Weblate on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

  • FreeBSD Latest installed
  • sudo access or logged in as the root user
  • Access to the internet

Step 1: Install the Required Dependencies

Weblate requires a few dependencies to be installed on your system. Use the following command to install them:

sudo pkg install -y python3 py38-virtualenv gettext git postgresql13-server

After installing the dependencies, enable and start the PostgreSQL server:

sudo sysrc postgresql_enable=YES
sudo service postgresql initdb
sudo service postgresql start

Step 2: Create a Database and User

Weblate requires a PostgreSQL database and user. Use the following commands to create a new database and user:

sudo su - postgres
createuser -d weblate
createdb -O weblate weblate
exit

Step 3: Download and Install Weblate

Use the following commands to download Weblate from its official website and install it:

git clone https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate.git
cd weblate/
./venv/bin/pip install -r requirements.txt
./venv/bin/python setup.py install

Step 4: Configure Weblate

Next, we need to configure Weblate. Use the following command to create a configuration file:

cp weblate/locale/config_example.ini weblate/locale/config.ini

Then, edit the configuration file with your favorite text editor:

nano weblate/locale/config.ini

In the configuration file, set the database details we created earlier:

DATABASE_URL=postgresql://weblate@localhost/weblate

Step 5: Initialize Weblate

Use the following command to initialize Weblate:

./venv/bin/weblate migrate

This will create necessary tables in the database.

Step 6: Launch Weblate

Finally, use the following command to launch Weblate:

./venv/bin/weblate runserver

Weblate should now be accessible at http://localhost:8000.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Weblate on FreeBSD Latest. You can now start translating your projects.