How to Install Huginn on NetBSD

Huginn is an open-source, self-hosted platform for building and running automation workflows. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Huginn on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

  • A server running NetBSD
  • Root access to the server
  • Basic knowledge of Linux command line
  • Git and Ruby installed

Step 1: Installing Required Dependencies

Before installing Huginn, we will need to install some dependencies. Run the following command to install Git, Ruby, and the Ruby development headers.

pkg_add git ruby ruby26-base gcc49-libs ruby26-dev

Step 2: Cloning Huginn Repository

Next, we will clone the Huginn repository. Run the following command to clone the Huginn repository to your server.

git clone https://github.com/huginn/huginn.git

Step 3: Installing Huginn Dependencies

After cloning the repository, navigate to the Huginn directory and run the following command to install the required dependencies.

cd huginn
bundle install

Step 4: Setting up the Database

Next, we will set up the Huginn database. Run the following commands to create a new database and user.

su - pgsql
createdb huginn
psql

Once you are logged in to the PostgreSQL console, run the following commands to create a new user and give it access to the database.

CREATE USER huginn WITH PASSWORD 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE "huginn" TO huginn;

After creating the user, exit the PostgreSQL console.

Step 5: Configuring Huginn

Next, we will configure the Huginn application. Copy the sample configuration file to create a new configuration file.

cp .env.example .env

Then, edit the configuration file with your desired settings.

nano .env

DATABASE_URL=postgres://huginn:password@localhost/huginn

# Update other relevant settings in the file as needed

Save the changes and exit the editor.

Step 6: Migrating the Database

Next, we will migrate the Huginn database to the latest version. Run the following command to migrate the database.

bundle exec rake db:migrate

Step 7: Starting Huginn

After completing the previous steps, you can start the Huginn application with the following command.

bundle exec foreman start

Step 8: Accessing Huginn

Finally, access the Huginn application by visiting http://localhost:3000 in your web browser. You can sign up for a new account and start using the application.

Conclusion

With this guide, you should now be able to successfully install Huginn on your NetBSD server. Happy automating!