How to install changedetection.io on NetBSD

changedetection.io is a web-based service that monitors changes on websites and sends notifications when there are changes. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install it on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we start the installation process, you need to have the following prerequisites:

• A server running NetBSD
• Root or sudo access for the server
• The Git version control system installed on the server

Installation

1. Log in to your NetBSD server via SSH.
2. Update the system and its packages by running the following command:

sudo pkgin update
sudo pkgin full-upgrade

3. Install Node.js and NPM by running the following command:

sudo pkgin install nodejs

4. Clone the changedetection.io repository from Github:

git clone https://github.com/dgtlmoon/changedetection.io.git

5. Navigate to the cloned directory:

cd changedetection.io

6. Install the project's dependencies using NPM:

sudo npm install --unsafe-perm

Note: The --unsafe-perm flag is used to install the packages as root, which is required to avoid permissions issues.

7. Build the project:

sudo npm run build

8. Start the application:

sudo node app.js

Note: You might want to use a process manager like pm2 to keep the application running in the background.

9. Access the application by opening a web browser and navigating to http://<your_server_IP>:8080.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed changedetection.io on your NetBSD server.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install changedetection.io on NetBSD. With this tool, you can monitor changes on websites and stay up-to-date with the latest changes.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!