How to Install FileShelter on macOS

FileShelter is an open-source file-sharing tool that allows you to securely share files with other users. Here's a step-by-step guide to install FileShelter on macOS:

1. Install Homebrew

Homebrew is a package manager that helps you easily download and install tools onto your macOS. To install Homebrew, open your Terminal app and type:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"

This command will start the Homebrew installation process, which might take a few minutes to complete.

2. Install Docker

Docker is a platform for developers that allows you to run and manage applications within software containers. To install Docker, use Homebrew and type this command in your Terminal app:

brew cask install docker

This command downloads and installs the Docker application on your macOS.

3. Install Docker-Compose

Docker Compose is a tool that allows you to define and run multi-container applications with Docker. To install Docker Compose, use Homebrew and type this command in your Terminal app:

brew install docker-compose

This command downloads and installs Docker Compose on your macOS.

4. Clone the FileShelter Repository

To clone the FileShelter repository from GitHub, use your Terminal app and type:

git clone https://github.com/epoupon/fileshelter.git

This command downloads the repository to your local machine.

5. Start FileShelter

To start FileShelter, navigate to the cloned directory in your Terminal app:

cd fileshelter

Then, enter the following command to start the application:

docker-compose up --build

This command will build the Docker images for FileShelter and start the application.

6. Access FileShelter

Once FileShelter is running, you can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:3000. You should see the FileShelter login page.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed FileShelter on your macOS. You can now use this platform to securely share files with your team or clients.