How to Install Kiwix-Serve on Linux Mint

Kiwix-Serve is a software that allows you to share Kiwix files over the internet. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps of installing Kiwix-Serve on Linux Mint.

Prerequisites

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

  • You have Linux Mint installed on your computer.
  • You have root privileges or you have sudo access.

Step 1: Download Kiwix-Serve

The first step is to download Kiwix-Serve from the official website. Follow the steps below:

  1. Visit the Kiwix website at https://www.kiwix.org/en/downloads/kiwix-serve/.
  2. Select the version of Kiwix-Serve that corresponds with your system architecture. In this example, we will download the Linux 64-bit version.
  3. Click the download link to start the download.

Step 2: Extract the Kiwix-Serve Archive

After the download is complete, extract the Kiwix-Serve archive using the command below:

tar xvf kiwix-serve_linux-x86_64-*.tar.gz

This command will extract the Kiwix-Serve archive to a new folder called kiwix-serve.

Step 3: Launch Kiwix-Serve

To use Kiwix-Serve, navigate to the kiwix-serve folder using the Terminal and launch the kiwix-serve executable file as shown below:

cd kiwix-serve
./kiwix-serve

By default, Kiwix-Serve will start serving files from the ./data folder. You can change this by using the --library option.

Step 4: Use Kiwix-Serve

Kiwix-Serve should now be running on your Linux Mint system. You can now access the Kiwix content by pointing your web browser to http://localhost:8000.

You can also share the Kiwix content over the internet by forwarding port 8000 on your router to your Linux Mint system's IP address.

Conclusion

Kiwix-Serve is an excellent tool for sharing Kiwix content over the internet. In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Kiwix-Serve on Linux Mint. You can now share your Kiwix content with the world!