How to Install Convos on NixOS Latest

Convos is a web-based IRC client for your browser. It is easy-to-use, customizable, and offers features like searching, message history, and user management. This tutorial will show you how to install Convos on NixOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

  • A NixOS Latest installation
  • A terminal to run commands
  • A web browser to access Convos

Installation

  1. Open a terminal on your NixOS Latest installation.

  2. Install the required dependencies with the following command:

sudo nix-env -i perl perlPackages.Mojo

  1. Download the latest version of Convos. Go to the https://convos.chat/download/ and copy the link for the latest version.

  2. Run the following command to download and unpack the Convos archive:

wget https://convos.chat/download/convos-latest.tar.gz && tar xzf convos-latest.tar.gz
  1. Move the convos directory to the root of your website:
sudo mv convos /var/www/
  1. Change to the convos directory and start the server with the following command:
cd /var/www/convos && ./script/convos daemon

  1. Open your web browser and access the following URL: http://localhost:3000/. The Convos web interface should load.

  2. To access Convos from another device, make sure to open the necessary port in your firewall (3000 by default).

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Convos on NixOS Latest. You can now access the web-based IRC client from your browser and enjoy its features. If you encounter any issues or have questions, consult the Convos documentation or community resources.