How to Install Talkyard on Void Linux

Talkyard is a modern forum and commenting software that allows you to engage with your users in meaningful discussions. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Talkyard on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, you need to make sure that your server has the following requirements installed:

• Docker
• Docker Compose

Step 1: Clone the Talkyard Repository

To begin, open your terminal and clone the Talkyard repository from GitHub.

$ git clone https://github.com/debiki/talkyard.git
$ cd talkyard

Step 2: Update the Configuration File

Next, you need to update the talkyard.all.conf file with your configuration settings. You can use the example configuration file provided by Talkyard as a reference.

$ cp config/example.all.conf talkyard.all.conf

Now open the talkyard.all.conf file in your preferred text editor, locate the database section, and change the values to match your database settings.

Step 3: Build the Docker Images

With the configuration file updated, it's time to build the Docker images for Talkyard. Run the following command to start the build process:

$ docker-compose build

This command will download all the necessary dependencies and build the Docker images for Talkyard.

Step 4: Start Talkyard

Once the build process is complete, you can start Talkyard by running the following command in your terminal:

$ docker-compose up

This command will start Talkyard and make it available on port 80. You can access the Talkyard interface by visiting http://localhost in your web browser.

Step 5: Create a Default User

With Talkyard up and running, the final step is to create a default user. Open a new terminal window and run the following command:

$ docker exec -it talkyard_app_1 bash

This command will open a new terminal session within the Talkyard container. In this session, run the following command to create a default user:

$ /opt/talkyard/app/yarn run create-test-user-who-is-admin # creates the user

This command will create a default user with admin privileges, allowing you to manage Talkyard from the dashboard.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Talkyard on your Void Linux server. With this powerful tool, you can easily engage with your users and encourage meaningful discussions on your website.