How to Install Ackee on Void Linux

Ackee is a free and open-source self-hosted analytics tool that can help you track user behavior on your website. In this tutorial, we will walk you step-by-step through the process of installing and setting up Ackee on your Void Linux system.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • A running instance of Void Linux
  • Node.js version 12 or higher
  • Git

Step 1: Clone Ackee Repository

The first step is to clone the Ackee Git repository on your system. Open a terminal window and execute the following command:

git clone https://github.com/electerious/Ackee.git

This will download the Ackee source code into a new directory named Ackee.

Step 2: Build the App

Next, navigate to the Ackee directory and run the following command to install the project dependencies and build the app:

cd Ackee
npm install
npm run build

These commands will take some time to complete as they will install all the necessary dependencies and build the app.

Step 3: Configure the App

Ackee uses a configuration file to define its settings. You can copy the example config file and edit it according to your needs. Execute the following command to create a copy of the example configuration file:

cp .env.example .env

Now, open the .env file in a text editor and configure the settings as per your requirements. You can set the following settings:

  • MONGODB_URI: The MongoDB connection string to use.
  • MONGODB_NAME: The name of the database in which Ackee should store data.
  • ACKEE_SERVER: The URL of the Ackee server.
  • ACKEE_TRACKER: The URL of the Ackee tracker.

Step 4: Start the App

Finally, start the Ackee app by running the following command:

npm start

This will start the Ackee server on the default port 3000. You can access Ackee by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed and set up Ackee on your Void Linux system. You can now use Ackee to track user behavior and analyze website traffic. Happy tracking!