How to Install Sandstorm on Void Linux

Sandstorm is a self-hosting web application platform that enables users to install and run web applications in a sandboxed environment. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install Sandstorm on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

• A fresh installation of Void Linux.
• A regular, non-root user with sudo privileges.

Step 1 – Install Dependencies

Before installing Sandstorm, you need to install some dependencies. Open a terminal and run the following command to update your system package list:

sudo xbps-install -Syu

Next, install the dependencies by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install curl nodejs-14 npm

Step 2 – Download the Sandstorm Installer

In this step, we will download the Sandstorm Installer script. Download the script by running the following command:

curl https://install.sandstorm.io | bash

Step 3 – Install Sandstorm

After downloading the Sandstorm installer script, run the following command to start the installation process:

./sandstorm install

The installation process will take some time. Once the installation is complete, you will see a message that says “Installation complete!”. Now, you can access the Sandstorm dashboard by visiting http://localhost:6080 in your web browser.

Step 4 – Launch Sandstorm on Boot

To launch Sandstorm on boot, run the following command:

sudo /opt/sandstorm/bin/sandstorm start

To stop Sandstorm, run the following command:

sudo /opt/sandstorm/bin/sandstorm stop

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have discussed how to install Sandstorm on Void Linux. Now, you can use Sandstorm to install and run web applications in a sandboxed environment.