How to Install Blog from GitHub on OpenBSD

Blog is a simple, lightweight blogging platform that allows users to easily create and manage their own blogs. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Blog on OpenBSD.

Requirements

Before we begin, make sure you have the following requirements:

• OpenBSD installed on your system
• Basic understanding of command-line interface
• Git installed on your system

Steps to Install Blog

Step 1: Clone the Blog Repository

First, you need to clone the Blog repository from GitHub. Open a terminal window and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/m1k1o/blog.git

This will clone the Blog repository to your local system.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, you need to install the dependencies required by Blog. Run the following command to install the dependencies:

doas pkg_add go git

This will install the Go programming language and Git on your OpenBSD system.

Step 3: Build Blog

Now, you need to build the Blog binary file. Navigate to the Blog directory using the following command:

cd blog

Next, build the binary file using the following command:

go build -o blog

This will build the Blog binary file.

Step 4: Create Configuration File

Next, you need to create a configuration file for Blog. Copy the sample configuration file using the following command:

cp config.toml.dist config.toml

Step 5: Run Blog

Finally, you can run Blog using the following command:

./blog

This will start the Blog server on your OpenBSD system. You can access it by opening a web browser and entering the URL http://localhost:8080/.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Blog on your OpenBSD system. You can now customize it according to your preferences and start blogging.