FileBrowser from source on Ubuntu 24.04, follow these steps:
1. Prerequisites
Ensure you have the necessary tools and dependencies installed:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y build-essential git
2. Clone the FileBrowser Repository
FileBrowser's source code is hosted on GitHub. Clone the repository using git:
git clone https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser.git
cd filebrowser/frontend && npm install && npm run build && cd ..
3. Build FileBrowser
FileBrowser is written in Go. You'll need Go installed to build it.
Install Go
If Go is not already installed, you can install it using the following commands:
sudo apt install -y golang
Verify the installation:
go version
Build FileBrowser
Navigate to the FileBrowser directory and build the application:
go build -o filebrowser
This will create an executable file named filebrowser in the current directory.
4. Move the Executable
Move the filebrowser binary to a directory in your PATH, like /usr/local/bin, so it can be easily executed:
sudo mv filebrowser /usr/local/bin/
5. Create a Systemd Service File
To manage FileBrowser as a systemd service, create a service file:
sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/filebrowser.service
Add the following content to the service file:
Description=File Browser
After=network.target
[Service]
User=yourusername
Group=yourusername
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/filebrowser -r /path/to/your/root/directory
Restart=on-failure
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
Replace yourusername with your actual username and adjust the ExecStart path if necessary.
6. Reload Systemd and Start the Service
Reload systemd to apply the new service configuration:
sudo systemctl daemon-reload
Start the FileBrowser service:
sudo systemctl start filebrowser
Enable the service to start on boot:
sudo systemctl enable filebrowser
7. Configure FileBrowser
If needed, create a configuration file for FileBrowser or modify its default settings.
Configuration File
You can specify additional configurations using command-line options or by creating a configuration file. Check the FileBrowser documentation for detailed configuration options.
8. Verify the Installation
Check the status of the FileBrowser service to ensure it's running:
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sudo systemctl status filebrowser
You should see the service status as active (running).
9. Access FileBrowser
Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080 (or the port you configured) to access the FileBrowser web interface.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you should be able to install FileBrowser from source on Ubuntu 24.04 and set it up to run as a systemd service. If you encounter any issues, refer to the FileBrowser documentation or check the service logs for more details.
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