How to Install Open Food Network on Void Linux
Open Food Network (OFN) is a free and open-source software platform that helps people build and operate online marketplaces for local food. Void Linux is a lightweight and fast Linux distribution that is well-suited for running servers. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps of installing OFN on a Void Linux server.
Prerequisites
Before you get started, you will need:
- A server running Void Linux
- A non-root user with sudo privileges
- Basic knowledge of the command line interface
Step 1: Install Dependencies
The first step is to install the dependencies required by OFN. Open a terminal window and execute the following command:
sudo xbps-install -S postgresql git npm yarn ruby ruby-dev gcc g++ make openjdk8
This will install PostgreSQL, Git, Node.js, Ruby, and other libraries required by OFN.
Step 2: Create a PostgreSQL User and Database
OFN requires a PostgreSQL database to store its data. To create a new PostgreSQL user and database, execute the following commands:
sudo -u postgres createuser -P ofn
sudo -u postgres createdb -O ofn -E UTF8 ofn
You will be prompted to enter a password for the new user. Make sure to remember it.
Step 3: Clone the OFN Repository
Next, you need to clone the OFN repository to your server. Execute the following command to clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/openfoodfoundation/openfoodnetwork.git
This will download the latest version of OFN to your server.
Step 4: Install Ruby Dependencies
OFN requires several Ruby dependencies, which can be installed using the following command:
cd openfoodnetwork
sudo gem install bundler
bundle install
This will install all the Ruby dependencies required by OFN.
Step 5: Configure OFN
OFN comes with a default configuration file that you can use as a starting point. Copy the file config/application.yml.example to config/application.yml and edit it according to your needs:
cp config/application.yml.example config/application.yml
nano config/application.yml
You will need to set up the database connection settings, mail server settings, and other configuration options.
Step 6: Install Node.js Dependencies
OFN also requires several Node.js dependencies, which can be installed using the following command:
npm install -g yarn
yarn install
This will install all the Node.js dependencies required by OFN.
Step 7: Compile Assets
To compile the OFN assets, execute the following command:
RAILS_ENV=production bundle exec rake assets:precompile
This will compile the assets required for OFN.
Step 8: Run the OFN Server
Finally, you can run the OFN server using the following command:
RAILS_ENV=production rails server -b 0.0.0.0
This will start the OFN server, which you can access by visiting http://<your-server-ip>:3000 in a web browser.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed OFN on your Void Linux server.