How to Install Reader on OpenBSD from Github

This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Reader on OpenBSD operating system from Github. Reader is an open-source web-based RSS reader designed for power users who want to handle large number of feeds.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure your OpenBSD system has the following:

• OpenBSD 6.0 or higher.
• Basic command-line knowledge.
• Internet connectivity.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Reader requires Node.js and MongoDB as dependencies. So, you need to install these packages using the following command in OpenBSD terminal.

pkg_add node mongodb

Step 2: Clone the Reader Repository

Next, you need to clone the Reader repository from Github by running the following command on the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/lemon24/reader.git

This will create a folder named reader in your current directory.

Step 3: Install Required Node Modules

Navigate to the reader folder and install the required Node modules by running the following command:

npm install

Step 4: Configure the Application

Create a .env file in the reader directory and set the required configurations. Copy the contents of the .env.example file and paste them into the new .env file. Then, edit the file with your desired settings.

cd reader
cp .env.example .env
vi .env

Edit the values in .env as per your requirement.

Step 5: Start MongoDB

Start the MongoDB service by running the following command:

sudo /usr/local/bin/mongod

Step 6: Start the Application

Finally, start the Node.js server using the following command:

npm start

This will start the server on port 3000 by default. You can access the Reader web interface by browsing to http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.

Conclusion

That’s it! You’ve successfully installed Reader on OpenBSD operating system from Github. Now, start exploring the features of this powerful RSS reader and customize it as per your needs.