How to Install Kiwi IRC on OpenBSD

Kiwi IRC is a web-based IRC client that allows users to connect to IRC networks without installing a separate application. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Kiwi IRC on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before starting with the installation process, make sure you have the following:

  • A server running OpenBSD
  • Basic knowledge of OpenBSD commands

Installation Steps

Step 1: Update the System

Open the terminal on your OpenBSD server and update the system using the following command:

sudo pkg_add -u

This will update the system and its packages to the latest version.

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Kiwi IRC requires Node.js and Git to be installed on the server. Run the following command to install them:

sudo pkg_add node git

This command will install both Node.js and Git on your OpenBSD server.

Step 3: Clone Kiwi IRC Repository

Clone the Kiwi IRC repository using the Git clone command:

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

This will clone the Kiwi IRC repository to your server.

Step 4: Install Dependencies

Navigate to the newly created Kiwi IRC directory and run the following command to install the dependencies:

cd kiwiirc
npm install

This command will install all the dependencies required for Kiwi IRC to run.

Step 5: Configure Kiwi IRC

Configure Kiwi IRC by editing the config file:

cp config.js.example config.js

Open the config.js file using a text editor:

nano config.js

Change the config.server value to the IP address or hostname of your OpenBSD server. Save and close the file.

Step 6: Start Kiwi IRC

Start Kiwi IRC using the following command:

npm start

You should see a message that the server is running on a specific port, e.g., http://localhost:7778/kiwi/index.html.

Step 7: Access Kiwi IRC

Finally, access Kiwi IRC by opening a web browser and entering the IP address or hostname of your OpenBSD server followed by the port number you saw in the previous step. For example:

http://192.0.2.10:7778/kiwi/index.html

This will redirect you to the Kiwi IRC web interface.

Conclusion

Kiwi IRC is now successfully installed on OpenBSD, allowing you to connect to IRC networks through the web interface. Feel free to customize and configure Kiwi IRC to your preferences. Enjoy!