How to Install Sharry on MXLinux Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Sharry, a file-sharing platform, on the latest version of MXLinux. Sharry helps users securely upload, share and manage files with ease. The installation process is straightforward, but you must have some command line experience.

Prerequisites

Before we start, ensure that you have the following:

  • A Linux based operating system (MXLinux Latest)
  • Sudo access to the system
  • Latest version of Java installed on your system
  • About 30 minutes of your time

Step 1: Install Dependencies

The first step is to install the dependencies required by Sharry. We need to install Git, NodeJS, and NPM. Open your terminal and enter the following command to install Git:

sudo apt-get install git

After installing Git, we will install NodeJS and NPM. Enter the following command to add NodeJS repository:

curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_14.x | sudo -E bash -

Now install NodeJS and NPM with the following command:

sudo apt-get install nodejs

Step 2: Download Sharry from Github

In this step, we will download Sharry's latest source code from Github using Git.

Open your terminal and navigate to the desired directory where you want to install Sharry. Now enter the following command to clone the Sharry repository:

git clone https://github.com/eikek/sharry.git

This command will download the Sharry source code to your local directory.

Step 3: Install Dependencies with NPM

In this step, we will install the dependencies required by Sharry using NPM. Navigate to the Sharry directory by entering the following command:

cd sharry

Now install the dependencies with the following command:

npm install

NPM will now download and install all the required dependencies for Sharry.

Step 4: Configure Sharry

In this step, we will configure Sharry to meet our needs. There is a default configuration file named sharry.conf in the ./config directory. Copy the default configuration file using the following command:

cp ./config/sharry.conf.default ./config/sharry.conf

Now, edit the sharry.conf file using your preferred text editor such as nano or vim. Modify the following configuration settings:

  • Set org_name to your organization name.
  • Set file_root to the directory where file uploads will be stored.

There are also other configuration settings that you can modify if you wish. Save the changes after completing your configuration changes.

Step 5: Run Sharry

In this step, we will start the Sharry service. Navigate to the Sharry directory using the following command:

cd sharry

Now start Sharry with the following command:

node sharry.js

The Sharry service is now running on your system. You can visit the Sharry homepage by opening your browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've successfully installed Sharry on MXLinux. Sharry is a great tool for securely sharing files with your organization or clients. Feel free to explore and customize the platform to suit your needs.

Remember to always keep Sharry up-to-date with the latest version of its dependencies to maintain its performance and security.