How to Install Kutt on Void Linux

Kutt is a modern URL shortener that allows you to create short links, track clicks, and manage URLs. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Kutt on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:

• A server running Void Linux
• A non-root user with sudo privileges

Step 1: Update Your Package Manager

First, update your package manager to ensure that you have the latest version of the system packages:

sudo xbps-install -Suy

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Next, we need to install the required system packages for Kutt to function correctly. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo xbps-install -y nodejs yarn git

Step 3: Clone the Kutt Repository

After installing the dependencies, clone the latest Kutt repository from the Github:

git clone https://github.com/thedevs-network/kutt.git

Step 4: Install Kutt's Dependencies

Change to the Kutt directory and install the required dependencies using the yarn package manager:

cd kutt
yarn install --production

Step 5: Configure Kutt Environment Variables

Next, we need to configure Kutt's environment variables by copying the sample .env.example file to '.env'.

cp .env.example .env

Open the .env file and set the required environment variables:

nano .env

Change the following values:

NODE_ENV=production
PORT=3000
DB_HOST=db
DB_USER=kutt
DB_PASSWORD=kutt
DB_NAME=kutt

Save the file and exit the editor.

Step 6: Start Kutt Server

Now that we've installed and configured Kutt, we can start the server using the following command:

yarn start

If the server starts successfully, you should see the following message:

ℹ [Hapi] Server started at http://localhost:3000

Step 7: Access Kutt

Finally, you can access the Kutt server using your browser at http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now successfully installed Kutt on your Void Linux server. You can now start creating short links, tracking clicks, and managing your URLs.