# ekster

a microsub server



## Warning!

Very alpha: no warranty.

## Install ekster

ekster is build using [go](https://golang.org). To be able to install ekster
you need a Go environment. Use these commands to install the programs.

    go get -u github.com/pstuifzand/ekster/cmd/eksterd
    go get -u github.com/pstuifzand/ekster/cmd/ek


### `eksterd`

The command `eksterd` is the main server program. It will run a Microsub server.
`eksterd` also needs a Redis server. It's used to temporarily remember the items.

The first time you should call the command

    eksterd new

This will generate a configuration file `backend.json` where it remembers the feeds.

### `ek`

The command `ek` is the command line client for Microsub server. It is able to
call the different functions of the Microsub server. It isn't needed to use `eksterd`, but
it can be useful. It can also be used with other servers that implement Microsub.

## Using Docker / Docker Compose

It's now also possible to use docker-compose to start a ekster server.

    docker-compose pull
    docker-compose run web new
    docker-compose up