How to Install Peergos on Void Linux

Peergos is a secure and decentralized platform that allows you to store your data and communicate with others without the involvement of any third-party service provider. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Peergos on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before getting started with the installation process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A running instance of Void Linux.
• A user account with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Install Java Development Kit (JDK)

Peergos requires the Java Development Kit (JDK) to be installed on your system. To install, type the following command in your terminal:

sudo xbps-install -S openjdk

Step 2: Download Peergos

Next, you need to download Peergos from the official website. You can do this by typing the following command in your terminal:

wget https://github.com/Peergos/Peergos/archive/refs/tags/v1.1.0-alpha.tar.gz

Step 3: Extract and build Peergos

Once the download is complete, extract the archive by running the following command:

tar -xzvf v1.1.0-alpha.tar.gz

Navigate to the extracted directory:

cd Peergos-1.1.0-alpha

Build Peergos using the following command:

./gradlew shadowJar

Step 4: Start Peergos

After building Peergos, start the server using the following command:

java -jar server/build/libs/peergos-server-1.1.0-alpha-all.jar

You can then access Peergos by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Peergos on Void Linux. You can now start exploring the platform and its various features.