How to Install Yarr on NetBSD

Yarr is an open-source RSS reader built with React and Node.js. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Yarr on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A NetBSD operating system
• A working installation of Node.js and NPM
• Git installed on your system

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Firstly, clone the Yarr repository by running the following command in your terminal:

git clone https://github.com/nkanaev/yarr.git 

This will create a copy of the Yarr repository in your current working directory.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Navigate to the cloned Yarr repository folder and install the required dependencies by running the following command:

npm install 

This will install all the necessary packages and dependencies required to run Yarr on your NetBSD system.

Step 3: Configuration

Copy the config-default.json file by using the following command:

cp config-default.json config.json 

Open config.json in your preferred text editor and configure your desired settings. You need to edit the following fields:

"server": {
    "port": <PORT_NUMBER>,
    "env": "development",
    "secret": <SECRET_HASH>
  }

In the above code snippet, replace <PORT_NUMBER> with a port number of your choice and replace <SECRET_HASH> with a unique and secure secret hash.

Step 4: Run Yarr

You can now run Yarr by executing the following command:

npm start 

The Yarr server will start, and you can access it by opening the browser of your choice and typing http://localhost:<PORT_NUMBER> in the address bar.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Yarr on NetBSD. You can now enjoy using Yarr as a powerful RSS reader that can be customized to fit your specific needs.