How to Install Mealie on Void Linux

Mealie is an open-source recipe management system that allows you to store, organize, and share your favorite recipes. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Mealie on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

• Void Linux installed on your system.
• Package manager (xbps) is installed.

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow the steps below to install Mealie on Void Linux:

Step 1: Install Python3 and pip3

First, update your system packages:

sudo xbps-install -Suv

Then, install Python3 and pip3:

sudo xbps-install -S python3 pip3

Step 2: Install Mealie

1. Clone the Mealie repository:

   git clone https://github.com/hay-kot/mealie.git
   

2. Move to the cloned directory:

   cd mealie
   

3. Create a virtual environment:

   python3 -m venv mealie-venv
   

4. Activate the virtual environment:

   source mealie-venv/bin/activate
   

5. Install Mealie dependencies:

   pip3 install -r requirements.txt
   

6. Install Mealie:

   python3 setup.py install
   

Step 3: Configure Mealie

1. Create a Mealie configuration file:

   cp mealie_config.json.example mealie_config.json
   

2. Edit the configuration file:

   nano mealie_config.json
   

   Replace the default values with your desired values. For example, you can change the "host" value from "0.0.0.0" to "localhost" if you only want to access Mealie from your local machine.

Step 4: Run Mealie

1. Make sure you are still in the virtual environment:

   source mealie-venv/bin/activate
   

2. Start Mealie:

   mealie start
   

3. Access Mealie using your web browser:

   http://localhost:9000
   

   If you changed the "host" value in the configuration file, replace "localhost" with your desired value.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Mealie on Void Linux. Now you can start adding your favorite recipes to Mealie and explore its features.