How to Install Converse.js on Fedora CoreOS Latest

Converse.js is an open-source chat client that uses XMPP protocol to connect to a server. It is a lightweight and easy-to-use chat client for web applications. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Converse.js on Fedora CoreOS latest using a few simple steps.

Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure that you have the following:

• A Fedora CoreOS latest installation.
• A user account with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Install the Dependencies

The first step is to install the dependencies required by Converse.js. To install the dependencies, open the terminal on your Fedora CoreOS and execute the following command:

sudo dnf install -y nginx git nodejs npm

This will install Nginx, git, nodejs, and npm on your system.

Step 2: Clone Converse.js Repository

The next step is to clone the Converse.js repository to your system. To do this, execute the following command in the terminal:

sudo git clone https://github.com/conversejs/converse.js.git /usr/share/nginx/html/converse

This will clone the Converse.js repository to the "/usr/share/nginx/html/converse" directory.

Step 3: Configure Nginx

The next step is to configure Nginx to serve the Converse.js files. Open the Nginx default configuration file using the following command:

sudo nano /etc/nginx/nginx.conf

Add the following code at the bottom of the "http" section:

server {
    listen       80;
    server_name  localhost;

    location /converse {
        alias /usr/share/nginx/html/converse;
        index index.html;
    }
}

Save and close the file.

Step 4: Install Converse.js

Now, it is time to install Converse.js. Change the directory to the "/usr/share/nginx/html/converse" directory by executing the following command:

cd /usr/share/nginx/html/converse

Then, install Converse.js by executing the following command:

sudo npm install

This will install the required dependencies for Converse.js.

Step 5: Start Nginx and Converse.js

The final step is to start Nginx and Converse.js. Execute the following commands:

sudo systemctl start nginx
sudo npm run start

This will start Nginx and Converse.js.

Step 6: Access Converse.js

Now, you can access Converse.js from your browser. Open your web browser and go to "http://localhost/converse".

You will see the Converse.js login page. You can now log in to your XMPP server using your credentials.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Converse.js on your Fedora CoreOS system.

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