How to Install LinkWarden on Kali Linux latest version

In this tutorial, we will go through step-by-step instructions on how to install LinkWarden on Kali Linux latest version.

Prerequisites

Before installing LinkWarden, ensure you have the latest version of Kali Linux and the following prerequisites:

1. Git
2. Python3
3. Pip3

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Open the terminal and run the following command to clone the LinkWarden repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/Daniel31x13/link-warden.git

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Navigate to the link-warden directory by running the following command:

cd link-warden

Run the following command to install the dependencies:

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Step 3: Create a Database

Create a new PostgreSQL database with the following command:

sudo -u postgres psql -c "CREATE DATABASE link_warden"

Step 4: Set Up Environment Variables

Copy the sample .env file with the following command:

cp .env.example .env

Update the environment variables for your system by opening the .env file with your favorite text editor:

nano .env

Replace the DATABASE_URI variable with the following details:

DATABASE_URI=postgresql://<db_username>:<db_password>@localhost/link_warden

Replace <db_username> and <db_password> with your PostgreSQL database credentials.

Step 5: Run Migrations

Run the following command to apply the database migrations:

python3 manage.py db upgrade

Step 6: Start the Server

Start the LinkWarden server by running the following command:

python3 manage.py runserver

By default, LinkWarden will be running on http://localhost:5000.

And that’s it – you have successfully installed LinkWarden on Kali Linux latest version with PostgreSQL as the database!