How to install Talkyard on nixOS Latest?

Talkyard is a modern platform that provides an all-in-one feature for managing online discussions, question & answer forums, community groups, and polls.

Here's a step by step guide on how to install Talkyard on nixOS Latest.

Step 1: Install Nix

Nix is a package manager for Linux operating systems. You can install it by running the following command:

curl -L https://nixos.org/nix/install | sh

After installation, run the following command to load the nix environment:

. ~/.nix-profile/etc/profile.d/nix.sh

Step 2: Update the system

To ensure a smooth installation of Talkyard, update your system and install the latest packages by running the following command:

sudo nixos-rebuild switch

Step 3: Install PostgreSQL

Talkyard requires PostgreSQL, so make sure it's installed on your system by running the following command:

sudo nix-env -i postgresql

Step 4: Install Redis

Talkyard also requires Redis, so install the Redis package by running the following command:

sudo nix-env -i redis

Step 5: Install Talkyard

You can install Talkyard by cloning its repository from GitHub using Git. Run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/debiki/talkyard.git ~/talkyard

Then, navigate to the Talkyard directory by running the following command:

cd ~/talkyard

Finally, run the following command to build and run Talkyard:

sudo nix run -f docker-compose.nix up

Wait for a few seconds to ensure that everything is properly installed, and then open your web browser and visit http://localhost:8080 to access Talkyard.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Talkyard on nixOS Latest! You can now enjoy all of its features and functionalities. Have fun!

Note: If you have any issues with installation, please refer to the Talkyard documentation, or seek help from the Talkyard community.