How to Install Anchr on Kali Linux

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Anchr on your Kali Linux system.

Anchr is a lightweight and open-source tool that provides a simple way to manage and keep track of your web applications. It allows you to easily set up and maintain your web applications on a server or a VPS.

Here are the steps you need to follow to install Anchr on Kali Linux:

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing any new package, it is recommended to update your system to avoid any potential conflicts. You can update your Kali Linux system using the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Anchr requires some dependencies to be installed before you can install it. To install these dependencies, run the following command:

sudo apt install git npm nginx build-essential -y

Step 3: Download Anchr

Now we will download the Anchr installation package from the official Anchr GitHub repository. You can use Git to clone the repository with the following command:

git clone https://github.com/anchorcms/anchr.git

Step 4: Install Anchr

After downloading the Anchr package, navigate to the downloaded directory and run the following command to install Anchr:

cd anchr
sudo npm install -g gulp
sudo npm install
sudo gulp prod

Step 5: Configure Nginx

Next, we need to configure Nginx to serve the Anchr application. Create a new Nginx configuration file for Anchr with the following command:

sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/anchr.conf

Add the following configuration to the file:

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name localhost;

    root /path/to/your/anchr;

    index index.html;

    location / {
        try_files $uri $uri/ /index.html;
    }
}

Save and close the file.

Create a symbolic link to enable the new configuration:

sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/anchr.conf /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/

Restart Nginx to apply the changes:

sudo service nginx restart

Step 6: Access Anchr Web Interface

After completing the installation and configuration, you can access the Anchr web interface using your web browser. Open your browser and enter the following URL:

http://localhost/

Conclusion

That’s it! You have successfully installed Anchr on Kali Linux. Now you can start using Anchr to manage your web applications. Happy coding!