How to Install KeystoneJS on Void Linux

KeystoneJS is a powerful Node.js-based CMS and web application framework. In this tutorial, we will look at how to install KeystoneJS on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• A working installation of Node.js and NPM
• Access to a terminal or command-line interface
• Basic familiarity with the command-line interface and package managers

Step 1: Install MongoDB

KeystoneJS relies on MongoDB as a database. Therefore, we need to install MongoDB on our system. The latest version of MongoDB can be installed from the official Void Linux repository.

To install MongoDB, open a terminal and run the following command:

xbps-install -S mongodb

This command will download and install MongoDB on your system.

Step 2: Install KeystoneJS

Once you have installed MongoDB, you can proceed with the installation of KeystoneJS. You can install KeystoneJS using NPM, the Node.js package manager.

To install KeystoneJS, open a terminal and run the following command:

npm install -g generator-keystone

This command will download and install the KeystoneJS generator globally.

Step 3: Generate a KeystoneJS Application

Now that we have installed KeystoneJS, we can use it to generate a new application. To generate a new KeystoneJS application, run the following command in your terminal:

yo keystone

This command will start a Yeoman generator that will help you set up a new KeystoneJS application. Follow the prompt to set up your new application.

Step 4: Start the KeystoneJS Application

Once you have generated your new KeystoneJS application, you can start it by running the following command:

node keystone

This command will start the KeystoneJS application and make it available at http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed KeystoneJS on Void Linux and generated a new KeystoneJS application. You can now start building your web application using KeystoneJS.