In this tutorial, we will learn how to install the WebThings Gateway on Alpine Linux Latest. WebThings Gateway is an open-source platform used for building IoT applications. It provides a simple web interface to manage various devices, including sensors, cameras, and smart home appliances.
Before we start, make sure that you have a clean installation of Alpine Linux Latest. Also, ensure that your system has internet connectivity.
Update the system using the following command:
sudo apk update && sudo apk upgrade
Install the following packages using the command below:
sudo apk add curl nodejs npm git python2 make g++
curl: Command-line tool for transferring datanodejs: JavaScript runtime for executing JavaScript code outside the browsernpm: Package manager for Node.jsgit: Version control systempython2: Python programming language version 2make: GNU make utility for building softwareg++: C++ compilerClone the WebThings Gateway repository using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/WebThingsIO/gateway.git
Navigate to the gateway directory using the following command:
cd gateway
Install the WebThings Gateway using the following command:
npm install
This command will install all required dependencies.
Start the WebThings Gateway using the following command:
npm start
By default, the WebThings Gateway listens on port 8080. So, open a web browser on your local machine and navigate to the following URL:
http://localhost:8080
You should now see the WebThings Gateway interface.
In this tutorial, we have learned how to install the WebThings Gateway on Alpine Linux Latest. We have also learned how to clone the WebThings Gateway repository, install dependencies, start the Gateway, and access the Gateway interface.
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