How to Install Expressa on Void Linux

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Expressa on Void Linux. Expressa is a powerful and lightweight content management system built on top of Node.js, MongoDB, and Express.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• Void Linux installed on your system.
• Node.js and npm package manager installed (Node.js version 10 and higher is recommended).
• MongoDB installed and running on your system.

Step 1 - Clone the Repository

First, you need to clone the Expressa repository from GitHub. To do that, open the terminal and run the following command:

$ git clone https://github.com/thomas4019/expressa.git

This will clone the Expressa repository to your local machine.

Step 2 - Install Dependencies

Next, navigate to the root directory of the Expressa project and install the required dependencies using npm.

$ cd expressa
$ npm install

Step 3 - Configure Expressa

Expressa requires a configuration file to work correctly. Create a new file called config.json in the config directory and add the following contents:

{
  "db": {
    "url": "mongodb://localhost:27017/expressa"
  },
  "port": 3000
}

This configures Expressa to use the local MongoDB instance running on the default port and specifies the port on which Expressa should listen.

Step 4 - Start the Server

You are now ready to start the Expressa server. Run the following command to start the server:

$ npm start

This should start the server and output some log messages in the terminal. If there are any errors, make sure to read the log output and fix the issues.

Step 5 - Access Expressa

You can now access Expressa in your web browser by navigating to http://localhost:3000. This should take you to the Expressa dashboard, where you can manage your content and configure your website.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Expressa on Void Linux. Enjoy using this powerful content management system!