Converse.js is an open-source web-based instant messaging client for XMPP/Jabber. Here's how you can install Converse.js on Alpine Linux Latest:
First, update the package list on your Alpine Linux system:
apk update
Converse.js requires Node.js, npm and git. Install these packages using the command below:
apk add nodejs npm git
Once the packages are installed, clone the Converse.js repository using the git command below:
git clone https://github.com/conversejs/converse.js.git
Now, navigate to the cloned repository directory and install Converse.js dependencies:
cd converse.js
npm install
After installing the dependencies, build the Converse.js application:
npm run build
Now, start the Converse.js application by executing the command below:
npm run start
Converse.js should now be running on your Alpine Linux system. To access the application, open a web browser and enter the URL http://localhost:5280.
In this tutorial, you learned how to install and run Converse.js on Alpine Linux Latest. Enjoy your instant messaging experience using Converse.js!
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