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.