How to Install Stringer on OpenBSD

Stringer is an open-source RSS reader that can be self-hosted. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the installation of Stringer on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, you need to ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

• A server with OpenBSD installed
• A user account with superuser privileges

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

Stringer requires a few dependencies to be installed on the system. To install them, run the following commands as the superuser:

$ doas pkg_add sqlite3 ruby ruby-sqlite3

Step 2: Clone the Stringer Repository

Next, clone the Stringer repository using the following command:

$ git clone https://github.com/stringer-rss/stringer.git

Step 3: Set Up Stringer

Change the directory to the Stringer folder and run the following commands to install the required Ruby gems, configure the SQLite database, and set up the secret key:

$ cd stringer
$ bundle install
$ bundle exec rake db:setup
$ cp .env.example .env
$ bundle exec rake secret

The last command will generate a secret key, which you should copy to the .env file.

Step 4: Start Stringer

Finally, start the Stringer server using the following command:

$ bundle exec rails server

You should now be able to access your Stringer instance by navigating to http://<your-server's-ip-address>:3000/.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Stringer on OpenBSD. You can now start adding RSS feeds and customizing the reader to your liking. Happy reading!