How to Install Miniflux on NetBSD

Miniflux is an open-source, minimalist RSS feed reader written in Golang. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Miniflux on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • A running instance of NetBSD
  • Root access or privileges
  • A working internet connection

Step 1 – Install Dependencies

Go is required to run Miniflux. You can install it using the package manager. Open the terminal and type the following command:

# pkg_add go

Step 2 – Download and Extract Miniflux

Download the latest version of Miniflux from their official website:

# fetch https://miniflux.app/releases/miniflux-latest-linux-amd64.tar.gz

Extract the downloaded file to /usr/local/bin/:

# tar -xvf miniflux-latest-linux-amd64.tar.gz -C /usr/local/bin/

Step 3 – Create System User and Group

Create a system user and group for Miniflux:

# groupadd miniflux
# useradd -r -d /var/miniflux -s /sbin/nologin -g miniflux miniflux

Step 4 – Configure Miniflux

Create a configuration file for Miniflux using the following command:

# vi /etc/miniflux.conf

Add the following content:

DATABASE_URL=postgres://USERNAME:PASSWORD@localhost:5432/miniflux
LISTEN_ADDR=0.0.0.0:8080
BASE_URL=https://example.com

Edit the USERNAME and PASSWORD to your preferred database credentials. Change the BASE_URL according to your domain name.

Step 5 – Create Database

Create a PostgreSQL database for Miniflux:

# su - postgres
$ psql
postgres=# CREATE USER miniflux WITH PASSWORD 'password';
postgres=# CREATE DATABASE miniflux WITH OWNER miniflux;
postgres=# GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE miniflux TO miniflux;

Change the password to your preferred database password.

Step 6 – Enable Miniflux Service

Create a systemd unit file for Miniflux:

# vi /etc/systemd/system/miniflux.service

Add the following content:

[Unit]
Description=Miniflux
After=network.target

[Service]
User=miniflux
Group=miniflux
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/miniflux -c /etc/miniflux.conf
Restart=on-abort

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

Reload the systemd daemon and enable the Miniflux service:

# systemctl daemon-reload
# systemctl enable miniflux
# systemctl start miniflux

Step 7 - Open Firewall

If the firewall is enabled, allow incoming traffic to port 8080:

# echo 'pass in proto tcp from any to any port 8080 keep state' >> /etc/pf.conf

Then reload the firewall:

# pfctl -f /etc/pf.conf
# pfctl -e

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Miniflux on your NetBSD operating system. You can now access the Miniflux web interface by visiting https://<your-domain-name>:8080. Enjoy using Miniflux for a convenient and streamlined RSS feed reading experience!