How to Install Feedpushr on OpenBSD

Feedpushr is an open-source RSS/Atom (news) feed aggregator that can help you stay up-to-date with your favorite web content. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Feedpushr on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

  • A machine running OpenBSD
  • Command-line access as the root user
  • Git installed on the machine

Step 1: Install Required Packages

Before installing Feedpushr, you need to ensure that your OpenBSD machine has the required packages installed. Use the following command to install the needed packages:

# pkg_add go ca-certificates

Step 2: Clone the Feedpushr Repository

In this step, you will clone the Feedpushr repository from GitHub using the git command:

# git clone https://github.com/ncarlier/feedpushr.git

This command will create a directory called feedpushr in your current directory.

Step 3: Compile and Install Feedpushr

In this step, you will compile and install Feedpushr by navigating into the feedpushr directory and running the make command:

# cd feedpushr
# make
# make install

The make command will compile the source code and the make install command will install it on your OpenBSD machine.

Step 4: Configure Feedpushr

Feedpushr comes with a default configuration file located at /usr/local/etc/feedpushr.toml. You will need to customize it to match your needs.

# cp /usr/local/etc/feedpushr.toml.sample /usr/local/etc/feedpushr.toml
# vi /usr/local/etc/feedpushr.toml

Change the configuration settings in the feedpushr.toml file as needed. For instance:

  • The listen_address setting is the IP address and port that Feedpushr will serve on.
  • The database setting is the location of the database file that Feedpushr will use to store fetched items.

Step 5: Start the Feedpushr Service

To start the Feedpushr service, use the following command:

# rcctl enable feedpushr
# rcctl start feedpushr

The rcctl command is used to manage OpenBSD's services. By enabling and starting the feedpushr service, the Feedpushr aggregator will be accessible via your browser using the IP address and port specified in the feedpushr.toml file.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Feedpushr on OpenBSD.