How to Install WriteFreely on Void Linux

WriteFreely is a minimalist, open-source blogging platform that allows users to create their own blog or website either online or locally. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing WriteFreely on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure that you have the following prerequisites installed on your machine:

  • Void Linux installed
  • Go version 1.13 or later
  • Git

Step 1: Download the Source Code

Firstly, you need to download the WriteFreely source code from the official website. You can do so by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/writeas/writefreely.git

This will clone the WriteFreely repository into your current working directory.

Step 2: Build the Application

Once you have downloaded the source code, navigate to the WriteFreely directory and build the application by running the following command:

make

This will create a binary file named writefreely in the build/ directory.

Step 3: Install the Application

To install WriteFreely, move the binary file to a directory in your path. For example, let's move it to /usr/local/bin/:

sudo mv build/writefreely /usr/local/bin/

Then, create a new directory where you will store your WriteFreely instance:

sudo mkdir -p /var/www/writefreely

Step 4: Configure the Application

WriteFreely comes with a sample configuration file named config.ini.sample. You need to copy it to config.ini and make changes to it according to your requirements:

sudo cp config.ini.sample /var/www/writefreely/config.ini
sudo nano /var/www/writefreely/config.ini

Here, you can customize the application by changing settings such as the site name, email, and theme.

Step 5: Start the Application

Finally, start the WriteFreely application by running the following command:

writefreely --config /var/www/writefreely/config.ini

This will start the application, and you can access it by navigating to http://localhost:8080 in your web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed WriteFreely on Void Linux. Now, you can create your own blog or website using this minimalist blogging platform.