How to Install Loomio on NixOS Latest

Loomio is a free and open-source software that helps groups make better decisions together. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Loomio on the latest version of NixOS.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:

  • A running instance of NixOS Latest.
  • Root privileges to install packages and dependencies.
  • An internet connection.

Step 1: Update the system

The first and foremost step is to update the system to the latest version. You can do this by running the following command:

sudo nix-channel --update && sudo nixos-rebuild switch

Step 2: Install PostgreSQL

Loomio requires a database to run, and PostgreSQL is the recommended choice. We can install it using the following command:

sudo nix-env -iA nixos.postgresql

After the installation, enable and start the PostgreSQL service using the following commands:

sudo systemctl enable postgresql
sudo systemctl start postgresql

Step 3: Install Loomio

We can now install Loomio using the following steps:

  1. Clone the Loomio repository to your system:
git clone https://github.com/loomio/loomio.git
cd loomio
  1. Install the necessary dependencies:
sudo nix-shell
  1. Create a PostgreSQL database for Loomio:
sudo -u postgres psql -c "CREATE USER loomio WITH PASSWORD 'password';"
sudo -u postgres createdb -O loomio loomio_development
  1. Initialize the database:
bundle exec rake db:setup
  1. Start Loomio:
bundle exec rails server

You should now be able to access Loomio by navigating to http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we showed you how to install Loomio on NixOS Latest. Loomio is a powerful tool that can help your organization make better decisions together. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please refer to the Loomio documentation or seek help from the community.