How to install Schnack on MXLinux

Schnack is a simple open-source commenting system that allows you to add a comment section to your website. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install and run Schnack on MXLinux.

Requirements

Before we begin the installation, you need to have access to the following:

  • A server or a hosting plan that allows you to install software.
  • A terminal or shell access to your server or hosting space.
  • Basic knowledge of Unix commands and the ability to use a text editor.

Step 1: Update the system

The first step is to make sure the system is up-to-date:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

This will ensure that MXLinux has the latest security patches and bug fixes.

Step 2: Install required software

The next step is to install the required software. Schnack requires Node.js and NPM to be installed:

sudo apt-get install nodejs npm
sudo npm install -g n
sudo n stable

This command will install Node.js, NPM, and use Node Version Manager (n) to switch to the stable Node.js version.

Step 3: Clone Schnack from GitHub

Now, we can clone the Schnack repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/schn4ck/schnack.git
cd schnack

This command will clone the Schnack repository into the schnack directory.

Step 4: Install the dependencies

Schnack has several dependencies that we need to install. To do that, run the following command:

sudo npm install

This command will install all the required dependencies for Schnack.

Step 5: Configure Schnack

Now that we have installed all the dependencies, we need to configure Schnack. Schnack uses a configuration file that we can create by making a copy of the example file:

cp example.config.json config.json

Edit the config.json file and change the defaults to suit your needs. You can change the domain name, set up the email provider, and configure the database.

Step 6: Run Schnack

Finally, we can start Schnack by running the following command from the schnack directory:

sudo npm start

This command will start the Schnack server. You can access the Schnack admin area by going to:

http://localhost:3000/admin/

To add Schnack to your website, you need to include the Schnack JavaScript code on your web pages. You can find the code on the Schnack GitHub repository.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Schnack on MXLinux. You can now use Schnack to add a commenting system to your website.