How to Install Strider on OpenBSD

Strider is an open-source continuous deployment platform that helps you deploy your code changes to production easily and quickly. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install Strider on OpenBSD:

Prerequisites

  • OpenBSD system with root access
  • Node.js installed on your OpenBSD system (Install by typing pkg_add node)

Installation Steps

  1. Install the Git version control system by typing pkg_add git in the OpenBSD terminal.

  2. Clone the Strider repository from GitHub to your local machine by typing git clone https://github.com/Strider-CD/strider.git in the terminal.

  3. Navigate to the Strider directory by typing cd strider.

  4. Install Strider by running the command npm install in the Strider directory.

  5. Start Strider by running the command npm start in the Strider directory.

  6. After successfully starting Strider, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the Strider interface.

  7. To log in, you will need to create an account. Click "Sign up" and follow the prompts to create your account.

Congratulations! You have now installed Strider on OpenBSD and can start using it to automate your deployment process.

Additional Tips

  • You can configure Strider to run as a service by creating a systemd service file.

  • For security reasons, create a firewall rule to allow incoming traffic on port 3000, or use a reverse proxy like Apache or Nginx to serve Strider over HTTPS.

  • You can also use Strider's built-in Docker support to deploy your code changes in containers.

  • Refer to Strider's official documentation for more detailed instructions on how to use the platform.