How to Install KitchenOwl on Void Linux

KitchenOwl is a free and open source recipe manager designed for home cooks. It allows you to collect and organize your recipes, and create grocery lists based on the recipes you've chosen. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of KitchenOwl on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • A running instance of Void Linux
  • An active internet connection

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To start, we need to install some dependencies for KitchenOwl. Open a terminal and run the following command to install them:

sudo xbps-install -S nodejs npm git

This command will install Node.js, NPM (Node Package Manager), and Git on your system.

Step 2: Download and Install KitchenOwl

Next, we will download and install KitchenOwl. Clone the KitchenOwl repository from GitHub using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/tombursch/kitchenowl.git

Now, navigate to the KitchenOwl directory using the following command:

cd kitchenowl

Run the following command to install KitchenOwl and its dependencies:

npm install

Once the installation completes, you can launch KitchenOwl using the following command:

npm start

KitchenOwl will be running at http://localhost:3000 in your browser now.

Step 3: Create a Shortcut for KitchenOwl

Every time you want to launch KitchenOwl, you will need to navigate to the directory and run the npm start command. To simplify this process, you can create a shortcut for KitchenOwl on your desktop.

Right-click on an empty area on your desktop and choose Create New > Launcher. In the Command field, enter the following command:

xterm -e 'cd /path/to/kitchenowl && npm start'

Make sure to replace /path/to/kitchenowl with the path to your KitchenOwl installation directory. You can also customize the launcher's name, icon, and other settings according to your preference.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed KitchenOwl on your Void Linux system. You can now create, organize, and manage your recipes with ease. Enjoy!