How to Install EveryDocs on Clear Linux Latest

EveryDocs is an open-source document management system developed by Jonas Hellmann. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing EveryDocs on Clear Linux Latest using Terminal Commands.

Prerequisites

Before installation, you will need the following:

• A Clear Linux Latest distribution installed on your machine.
• Access to a terminal.

Installation Steps

1. Open the terminal on your Clear Linux machine.

2. Install dependency packages postgresql and postgresql-server using the following command:

   sudo swupd bundle-add postgresql postgresql-server
   

3. Once the installation of dependency packages is complete, start the PostgreSQL server using the following command:

   sudo postctl start
   

4. Next, create a PostgreSQL database and user for EveryDocs using the following commands:

   sudo su postgres
   createdb everydocs
   createuser everydocs -P
   

   You will be prompted to enter a password for the everydocs user. Enter a secure password and remember it.

5. After creating the database, clone the EveryDocs repository from GitHub using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/jonashellmann/everydocs-core.git
   

6. Navigate to the EveryDocs directory using the following command:

   cd everydocs-core
   

7. Install all the required packages using the following command:

   npm install
   

   This will install all the required packages and dependencies for EveryDocs.

8. Create a new configuration file using the following command:

   cp config/default.json config/development.json
   

9. Open the configuration file using a text editor:

   nano config/development.json
   

10. Configure the database settings in the configuration file by updating the values for username, password, and database:

{
    "database": "everydocs",
    "username": "everydocs",
    "password": "<YOUR_DATABASE_PASSWORD>"
}

Replace <YOUR_DATABASE_PASSWORD> with the password you set for the everydocs user.

11. Save and close the configuration file by pressing Ctrl + X, then Y, and then Enter.

12. Run the EveryDocs application using the following command:

npm start

13. Once the application has started, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000/ to access the EveryDocs interface.

You can now create an account and start using EveryDocs for your document management needs.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've shown you how to install EveryDocs on Clear Linux Latest using Terminal Commands. Remember to keep your installation up-to-date with the latest releases and be proactive about keeping your data safe and secure. Happy document management!

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