How to Install PineDocs on Void Linux

PineDocs is a file hosting and sharing platform built with Flask and MongoDB. It allows users to securely store and share files online.

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing PineDocs on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing PineDocs, please ensure that you have the following:

• A VPS or local machine running Void Linux
• Root access or sudo permissions

Step 1: Install MongoDB

PineDocs requires MongoDB to be installed and running. To install MongoDB on Void Linux, run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S mongodb

Once installed, start the MongoDB service:

sudo sv start mongodb

Step 2: Install Python and Pip

PineDocs is built with Python, hence you need to install Python and Pip. To install Python and Pip on Void Linux, run:

sudo xbps-install -S python3 python3-pip

Step 3: Clone the PineDocs Repository

Now, clone the PineDocs repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/xy2z/PineDocs.git

Change to the PineDocs directory:

cd PineDocs

Step 4: Install Required Python Packages

Install the required Python packages by running the following command:

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Step 5: Configure PineDocs

PineDocs needs to be configured before it can be used. Copy the example configuration file:

cp config.py.example config.py

Edit the config.py file to set your desired configuration options, especially the MongoDB settings.

nano config.py

Step 6: Run PineDocs

You can now run PineDocs using the following command:

python3 run.py

This will start the server on port 5000.

You can access the PineDocs web interface by typing http://<your-server-ip>:5000 into your web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed PineDocs on Void Linux. You can now use PineDocs to securely store and share files online.