Tutorial: How to Install Snippet Box on Void Linux

Snippet Box is a lightweight and easy-to-use web application that allows users to store and share code snippets. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing Snippet Box on your Void Linux system.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure your system has the following prerequisites:

• Void Linux installed
• Git installed
• Node.js installed
• npm installed

Step 1: Clone the Repository

First, open a terminal window and navigate to the directory where you want to install Snippet Box.

Next, clone the Snippet Box repository using git:

git clone https://github.com/pawelmalak/snippet-box.git

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Navigate into the cloned directory using:

cd snippet-box

Next, install the dependencies required by Snippet Box using npm:

npm install

This may take a few minutes to complete.

Step 3: Configure the Application

Now, copy the example environment variables file and replace the values according to your preferences:

cp .env.example .env
nano .env

Update the variables according to the following guide:

• PORT - the port where the application will run (default: 3000)
• DATABASE_URL - the URL to your PostgreSQL database (if you have one)
• NODE_ENV - the environment in which Snippet Box runs (development or production)
• SECRET_KEY - a secret key used for encrypting session cookies

Step 4: Start the Application

Finally, to start the Snippet Box application, run:

npm start

The application should now be running on the port specified in the .env file.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Snippet Box on your Void Linux system using Node.js and npm. You can now use Snippet Box to store, view and share code snippets with others.