How to Install Foodsoft on Void Linux

Foodsoft is an open source web-based software for managing food cooperatives. It allows cooperatives to manage orders, inventory, and accounting. Here's how to install it on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

• A running instance of Void Linux
• Access to the command line
• Root privileges

Step 1: Install Required Packages

Before installing Foodsoft, you need to install some required packages. Open the terminal and run the following command as root user.

xbps-install -Su
xbps-install -y ruby ruby-bundler ruby-sqlite3 sqlite-devel libxml2-devel libxslt-devel make gcc zlib-devel

Step 2: Download Foodsoft

Download the latest version of Foodsoft from their official website.

wget https://github.com/foodcoops/foodsoft/archive/main.tar.gz

Step 3: Extract Foodsoft

Extract the downloaded file using the following command.

tar -xzf main.tar.gz

This will create a directory named "foodsoft-main".

Step 4: Install Foodsoft

Navigate to the extracted directory and run the following command.

cd foodsoft-main
bundle install
bundle exec rake db:migrate
bundle exec rake db:seed

Step 5: Start Foodsoft

Once the installation is complete, start the Foodsoft server with the following command.

bundle exec rails server

Now, you can access Foodsoft by opening a web browser and going to http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

By following the above steps, you should be able to install Foodsoft on your Void Linux system. You can now start using this powerful tool to manage your food cooperative.