How to Install eLabFTW on nixOS Latest

If you are looking to install eLabFTW on nixOS, this tutorial will guide you through the process. eLabFTW is an open-source laboratory management software that helps researchers store and organize their data. It is a free and flexible tool to manage your laboratory activities, and nixOS is an open-source operating system with a focus on declarative configuration and atomic upgrades.

Prerequisites

• nixOS installed on your computer
• Basic knowledge of the command line

Step 1: Add the eLabFTW channel

First, you need to add the eLabFTW channel to your system. In your terminal, run the following command:

sudo nix-channel --add https://gitlab.com/elabftw/elabftw/-/raw/master/nixpkgs/elabftw.nix elabftw

This command will add the eLabFTW channel and name it elabftw.

Step 2: Install eLabFTW

Now that the channel has been added, you can install eLabFTW using the nix-env command. Run the following command:

sudo nix-env -iA elabftw.elabftw

This command will install the latest version of eLabFTW from the elabftw channel.

Step 3: Configure eLabFTW

The default eLabFTW configuration file is located at /etc/elabftw/config.php. You can edit this file to customize the settings based on your requirements.

Step 4: Run eLabFTW

To start eLabFTW, run the following command in your terminal:

sudo systemctl start elabftw

This command will start the eLabFTW service. You can also check the status of the service using the following command:

sudo systemctl status elabftw

Step 5: Access eLabFTW

To access eLabFTW, open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8080/ (or replace localhost with the IP address of your device if you're accessing it remotely).

Congratulations! You have successfully installed eLabFTW on nixOS. Remember to make any necessary changes to the configuration, and keep your eLabFTW installation up-to-date for the best performance.