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How to Install xBrowserSync on Alpine Linux Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing xBrowserSync on Alpine Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, please make sure that you have the following:

• Access to the command line interface of your Alpine Linux installation
• Root access or a user with sudo privileges

Installation Steps

1. Start by updating the package manager:

   sudo apk update
   

2. Install required dependencies:

   sudo apk add nodejs npm
   

3. Clone the xBrowserSync Git repository:

   git clone https://github.com/xBrowserSync/API.git
   

4. Navigate to the directory where the repository has been cloned:

   cd API
   

5. Install the required npm modules:

   npm install
   

6. Build the server:

   npm run build
   

7. Create a new xBrowserSync user account:

   node ./src/server/index.js createuser
   

   When prompted, enter a username and password for the new account.

8. Run the server:

   npm start
   

   xBrowserSync is now running on your Alpine Linux system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have guided you through the process of installing xBrowserSync on Alpine Linux Latest. With xBrowserSync installed, you can now synchronize your bookmarks, passwords, and other data across all your devices.

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