How to Install LibreNews on Void Linux

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install LibreNews on Void Linux. LibreNews is a free and open-source news aggregator for the web.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing LibreNews, you need to make sure that your system has all the necessary dependencies. Open your terminal and run the following command to install Node.js and npm:

sudo xbps-install nodejs npm

Step 2: Install LibreNews

After installing the dependencies, you can download and install LibreNews from its official GitHub repository. Run the following command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/librenews/librenews.git

Once the repository is cloned, switch to the LibreNews directory and install the dependencies using the following command:

cd librenews
npm install

Step 3: Configure LibreNews

Now that you have installed LibreNews, you need to configure it. Copy the sample configuration file by running the following command:

cp .env.example .env

Next, open the .env file using your preferred text editor and configure the settings according to your preferences.

Step 4: Running the Application

After completing the configuration, you can start the application by running the following command:

npm start

You should see a message indicating that the server is running on port 3000. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to access the LibreNews web interface.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install and configure LibreNews on Void Linux. You can now start using LibreNews to keep up with the latest news from your favorite sources.