How to Install HyperKitty on Void Linux

This tutorial will guide you through the installation of HyperKitty on Void Linux. HyperKitty is a web interface for accessing GNU Mailman archives. It is designed to make it easier to navigate and search through large mailing list archives.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• A working installation of Void Linux
• Internet connection

Step 1: Install Dependencies

In order to install HyperKitty, you will need to install some dependencies first. Open up a terminal window and run the following command:

sudo xbps-install py3-mailman-hyperkitty uwsgi uwsgi-python3

This will install the necessary packages that HyperKitty requires to run.

Step 2: Configure HyperKitty

After installing the dependencies, you need to configure HyperKitty. Edit the /etc/mailman/web/hyperkitty.cfg file and add the following lines:

[database]
url = sqlite:////var/lib/hyperkitty/data/hyperkitty.db

[mail]
host = localhost
port = 25
username = postmaster
password = [mailman-postfix-admin-password]

Replace [mailman-postfix-admin-password] with the actual password of the Postfix administrator.

Step 3: Initialize HyperKitty

Once you've configured HyperKitty, you need to initialize it. Run the following command to initialize the database:

sudo -u hyperkitty hyperkitty-init

This will create the necessary database tables.

Step 4: Start the Server

After initializing the database, you can start the HyperKitty server by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start uwsgi

The server should now be running and accessible at http://localhost:8080/hyperkitty/.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed HyperKitty on Void Linux. You can now access HyperKitty by visiting http://localhost:8080/hyperkitty/ in your web browser.