How to Install NodeBB on Manjaro

NodeBB is a powerful, open-source forum software built on Node.js. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install NodeBB on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • Manjaro installed on your system
  • A non-root user with sudo privileges
  • Node.js 14.x and NPM 6.x or later installed on your system

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

First, we'll start by installing the required dependencies needed for NodeBB to work. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -S git graphicsmagick imagemagick

Step 2: Install NodeBB

Once the dependencies are successfully installed, we can proceed with downloading and installing NodeBB.

  1. Clone the NodeBB repository using Git:
git clone -b v1.16.x https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB.git nodebb
  1. Access the NodeBB directory:
cd nodebb
  1. Install NodeBB:
sudo npm install --production
  1. Run the NodeBB setup script:
./nodebb setup

During the setup process, you will be prompted to answer a few questions such as database credentials, administrator account details, and website URL.

  1. Run NodeBB:
./nodebb start

NodeBB should now be running on your server. You can access the NodeBB web interface by navigating to http://<SERVER_IP>:4567 in your web browser.

Step 3: Configure Your Firewall

Depending on how you have configured your firewall, you may need to open port 4567 for incoming traffic. If you're using UFW, you can open the port with the following command:

sudo ufw allow 4567/tcp

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've shown you how to install NodeBB on Manjaro. With NodeBB up and running, you can customize your forum, create new categories, and start engaging with your community.