How to Install Chartbrew on Kali Linux Latest

Chartbrew is an open-source platform that helps you visualize your data, build dashboards and share insights. This guide will walk you through installing Chartbrew on the latest version of Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • Kali Linux installed on your computer
  • A stable internet connection
  • Node.js installed on your Kali Linux system

Step 1: Download and Install Git

To download and install Git on Kali Linux, run the following commands in the terminal:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y git

Once installed, verify the installation by checking the version with the following command:

git version

Step 2: Clone Chartbrew Repository

After installing Git, clone the Chartbrew repository by running the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/chartbrew/chartbrew.git

This command will create a new directory called chartbrew in your current working directory.

Step 3: Install Chartbrew Dependencies

Navigate to the newly-created chartbrew directory by running the following command:

cd chartbrew

Once inside the chartbrew directory, install the required dependencies by running the following command:

npm install

This command will download and install all the necessary dependencies for Chartbrew.

Step 4: Configure Chartbrew Environment Variables

Copy the .env.example file to a new .env file by running the following command:

cp .env.example .env

Next, open the .env file in a text editor and configure the following variables:

PORT=3000
MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost/chartbrew
SESSION_SECRET=your_session_secret
EMAIL_ADRESS=your_email_address
EMAIL_PASSWORD=your_email_password

Step 5: Start Chartbrew Server

To start the Chartbrew server, run the following command in the terminal:

npm start

Once the server starts, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000. You should see the Chartbrew login page.

Log in with the following default credentials:

You can change the email and password for the admin user once you log in.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Chartbrew on Kali Linux. You can now start creating dashboards and visualizing your data.