Wiki.js is a powerful and modern open-source wiki software that is built on Node.js. It offers extensive features that can be used for knowledge management, documentation, and collaboration. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Wiki.js on Alpine Linux Latest.
Before we proceed with the installation process, make sure you have the following requirements:
Node.js and Yarn are the primary dependencies required to run Wiki.js on your server. Follow the below steps to install them.
apk update
apk add nodejs
npm install -g yarn
node -v
yarn -v
The above commands will display the version of Node.js and Yarn installed on your system.
Once you have installed Node.js and Yarn, the next step is to download and install Wiki.js. Follow the below steps to complete the installation.
yarn global add wiki.js
mkdir /var/wiki
cd /var/wiki
wiki init
Follow the on-screen instructions to configure Wiki.js according to your requirements. You need to enter the required information, such as database credentials, administrator username, password, and email address.
Once you have provided the required information, run the following command to start the Wiki.js server:
wiki start
http://your_server_ip:3000
in your web browser. If you can see Wiki.js's welcome page, then the installation is successful.Wiki.js is now successfully installed on your system. You can start creating your wiki pages and share your knowledge with your team. If you face any issues with the installation, refer to the Wiki.js documentation.
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