How to install Shaarli on MXLinux Latest
In this tutorial, we will guide you step-by-step on how to install Shaarli, an open-source bookmarking application, on MXLinux Latest. Shaarli allows users to save, categorize, and share bookmarks.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding with the installation process, you will need to meet the following prerequisites:
- A user account with sudo privileges.
- Access to the internet.
Step 1: Update the system
It is always recommended to update your system before installing any new software. You can run the following command to update your system:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Step 2: Install Dependencies
Shaarli requires some dependencies to be installed on the system before it can be installed. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:
sudo apt install php7.4 php7.4-sqlite3 sqlite3 php7.4-xml php7.4-mbstring php7.4-curl
Step 3: Download Shaarli
You can download Shaarli from its official GitHub page using the following command:
wget https://github.com/shaarli/Shaarli/archive/refs/heads/master.zip
Step 4: Extract the Downloaded File
Once the download is complete, extract the downloaded zip file using the following command:
unzip master.zip
Step 5: Move the Extracted Directory
Move the extracted directory to the document root. You can run the following command to move the directory:
sudo mv Shaarli-master /var/www/html/shaarli
Step 6: Set Permissions
Change the ownership and permissions of the Shaarli directory using the following command:
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/shaarli
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/shaarli
Step 7: Create a Configuration File
Create a new configuration file for Shaarli using the following command:
sudo nano /var/www/html/shaarli/config.php
And add the following content:
<?php
define('DATA_DIR', '/var/www/html/shaarli/data/');
?>
Save and exit the file.
Step 8: Access Shaarli
You can now access Shaarli by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost/shaarli. You will be prompted to create a new username and password.
And that's it! You have successfully installed Shaarli on MXLinux Latest. You can now use this application to save, categorize, and share bookmarks.