How to Install RSS Monster on Ubuntu Server Latest

RSS Monster is an open-source web-based RSS aggregator and reader designed to provide a user-friendly interface for managing and reading RSS feeds. This tutorial guides you through the process of installing RSS Monster on Ubuntu Server Latest using the command-line interface.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, ensure you have the following:

  • An Ubuntu Server Latest instance
  • An account with root or sudo privileges
  • A terminal or command-line interface

Step 1: Install Node.js

The first step to installing RSS Monster is to install Node.js runtime. Follow the steps below to install Node.js on your Ubuntu Server Latest instance:

  1. Update the Ubuntu package list by running the command below in your terminal:
$ sudo apt update
  1. Once the update is complete, install the Node.js runtime package by running the following command:
$ sudo apt install nodejs
  1. Verify that the installation was successful by checking the Node.js version:
$ node -v

Step 2: Install Git

The next step is to install the Git version control system as RSS Monster is hosted on GitHub. To install Git, execute the following command on your terminal:

$ sudo apt install git

Step 3: Clone RSS Monster Repository

After the installation of Git, clone RSS Monster's Repository to your instance by running the command:

$ git clone https://github.com/pietheinstrengholt/rssmonster.git

The repository will be cloned to your current working directory.

Step 4: Install Required Dependencies

After cloning the repository, navigate to the RSS Monster directory by typing:

$ cd rssmonster

Install the required dependencies using the NPM package manager.

$ npm install

Step 5: Configure the Environment

In the RSS Monster directory, create a copy of .env.example and rename it as .env. Edit the configuration file to contain the following details:

PORT=8080
NODE_ENV=production

Step 6: Start RSS Monster

To start RSS Monster, run the following command:

$ npm start

Once the server has started, visit http://your_server_IP_ADDRESS:8080 on your web browser. You should see the RSS Monster interface where you can add various RSS feeds and manage them.

Conclusion

Installing RSS Monster on Ubuntu Server Latest is a straightforward process that involves installing Node.js, Git, cloning the repository, installing necessary dependencies, and running the application. Enjoy managing and reading your RSS feeds with RSS Monster.