How to Install Inboxen on Void Linux

Inboxen is an open-source email service that allows you to manage your emails with ease. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Inboxen on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

To follow this tutorial, you will need the following:

  • A running instance of Void Linux
  • Root access or a user account with sudo privileges
  • Basic knowledge of the command-line interface

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before we begin the installation of Inboxen, we need to install some dependencies required for its execution. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S curl git openssl-dev postgresql-dev ruby ruby-bundler sqlite-dev

This command will install the required dependencies.

Step 2: Clone the Inboxen Repository

Next, we need to obtain the Inboxen source code. Run the following command to clone the Inboxen Git repository:

git clone https://github.com/Inboxen/Inboxen.git ~/inboxen

This command will clone the Inboxen repository to the ~/inboxen directory.

Step 3: Install Bundler

Bundler is a Ruby gem that manages the installation of other Ruby gems. Run the following command to install Bundler:

gem install bundler

Step 4: Install Inboxen

Now we are ready to install Inboxen. Change to the ~/inboxen directory and run the following command:

bundle install --deployment --without development test

This command will install all the required gems for Inboxen.

Step 5: Configure Inboxen

Before launching Inboxen, we need to configure the database settings. In this tutorial, we will use SQLite as the database. Run the following command to copy the sample configuration file:

cp config/settings.yml.sample config/settings.yml

Edit the config/settings.yml file and set the database URL to use SQLite:

database_adapter: sqlite3
database_url: "sqlite:///tmp/inboxen.db"

Step 6: Launch Inboxen

Now we are ready to launch Inboxen. Run the following command to start Inboxen:

bundle exec foreman start

This command will start the Inboxen web server. You can now access Inboxen by visiting http://localhost:5000 in a web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Inboxen on Void Linux. You can now use Inboxen to manage your email.