Introduction

Kbin is a Reddit-like Fediverse content aggregator that allows users to share links, posts, and comments. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Kbin on Ubuntu 22.04.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

1. An Ubuntu 22.04 server or desktop system
2. Root or sudo privileges

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

Update the package index and install the required dependencies:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y git python3 python3-pip python3-venv

Step 2: Clone Kbin Repository

Clone the Kbin repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/kbinani/kbin.git

Step 3: Set Up Python Virtual Environment

Change into the Kbin directory:

cd kbin

Create a Python virtual environment:

python3 -m venv venv

Activate the virtual environment:

source venv/bin/activate

Step 4: Install Kbin Dependencies

Install Kbin dependencies using pip:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 5: Initialize Database

Run the database initialization script:

./initdb.sh

Step 6: Run Kbin

Start the Kbin server:

./start.sh

Step 7: Access Kbin

In your web browser, navigate to http://localhost:8000 to access Kbin. You can now create an account, submit posts, and interact with other users on your Kbin instance.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Kbin on Ubuntu 22.04. You can now enjoy using this Reddit-like Fediverse content aggregator.