How to Install RSS Monster on Void Linux

RSS Monster is an open source RSS aggregator designed to simplify news reading on the web. It is available on Github and can be installed on Void Linux. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install RSS Monster on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

To complete this tutorial, you will need the following:

• A running instance of Void Linux
• Superuser access

Steps

Step 1: Install Node.js

RSS Monster requires Node.js to be installed on Void Linux. To install Node.js, run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S nodejs

Step 2: Clone the RSS Monster Repository

RSS Monster is available on Github. To clone the repository, run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/pietheinstrengholt/rssmonster.git

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Navigate to the RSS Monster directory and install its dependencies by running the following command:

cd rssmonster
npm install

Step 4: Configure RSS Monster

Create a copy of the default configuration file by running the following command:

cp config/config.sample.js config/config.js

Then, modify the configuration file according to your preference. You can set the database type, port, and other settings.

Step 5: Start RSS Monster

Run the following command to start the RSS Monster server:

npm start

RSS Monster should now be running on localhost:3000. You can access it from your web browser by navigating to this address.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install RSS Monster on Void Linux. RSS Monster is now ready to use and you can start adding feeds to get the latest news in real-time.