How to Install OhMyForms on Alpine Linux Latest

OhMyForms is a modern and customizable form builder that allows you to create forms quickly and easily. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install OhMyForms on Alpine Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:

• A running instance of Alpine Linux Latest.
• Root access or sudo privileges.

Step 1: Update the Package Manager

Open the terminal on your Alpine Linux Latest and run the following command to update the package manager:

sudo apk update

Step 2: Install Required Packages

To run OhMyForms, we need to install some required packages. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo apk add nodejs npm git

Step 3: Clone OhMyForms Repository

Next, we need to clone the OhMyForms repository. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo git clone https://github.com/ohmyform/ohmyform.git /opt/ohmyform

Step 4: Install OhMyForms Dependencies

Now, navigate to the OhMyForms directory and install the dependencies by running the following command:

cd /opt/ohmyform && sudo npm install

Step 5: Configure the Database

To configure the database, edit the .env file and set the appropriate values. The file should be located in the /opt/ohmyform directory. An example of the .env file is shown below:

DB_TYPE=sqlite
DB_NAME=/opt/ohmyform/ohmyform.sqlite
SESSION_SECRET=change-this-to-a-unique-secret

Step 6: Start the OhMyForms Server

To start the OhMyForms server, run the following command:

sudo npm start

This will start the server on port 3000.

Step 7: Access OhMyForms

Now, open a web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to access OhMyForms.

You have successfully installed OhMyForms on Alpine Linux Latest! You can now start creating your forms using this powerful tool.

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