How to Install Miniflux on Void Linux

Miniflux is a minimalist and open-source feed reader that allows you to read your favorite RSS and Atom feeds from a single place. If you are a Void Linux user and want to install Miniflux on your system, follow these steps:

Step 1: Update System

Before installing any software on Void Linux, it is recommended that you update your system first. Open your terminal and run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Su

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Before installing Miniflux, you need to install some dependencies. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo xbps-install -S git go libxml2-utils

Step 3: Download and Install Miniflux

Now that you have installed the necessary dependencies, it's time to download and install Miniflux. Follow these steps:

  1. First, clone the Miniflux repository by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/miniflux/v2.git
  1. Change your current directory to Miniflux v2 by running the following command:
cd v2
  1. Next, build and install Miniflux by running the following commands:
go build .
sudo mv miniflux /usr/local/bin/
sudo mkdir -p /var/lib/miniflux/data /usr/share/miniflux
sudo cp -r templates static /usr/share/miniflux/
sudo chown -R miniflux:miniflux /var/lib/miniflux/

Step 4: Create Miniflux User

Now that Miniflux is installed, you need to create a new user and group for it. Run the following command:

sudo useradd -r -s /usr/bin/nologin -d /var/lib/miniflux/ -m -c "Miniflux User" miniflux

Step 5: Configure Miniflux

Next, you need to configure Miniflux by creating a configuration file. Run the following command to create a new configuration file:

sudo cp examples/miniflux.conf /etc/miniflux.conf

Then open the configuration file /etc/miniflux.conf in your favorite text editor and modify the settings to your liking.

Step 6: Start Miniflux Service

Finally, start the Miniflux service by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start miniflux

If you want Miniflux to start automatically at boot time, run the following command:

sudo systemctl enable miniflux

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Miniflux on your Void Linux system. You can now access it by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080.