How to Install MapBBCodeShare on Clear Linux Latest

MapBBCodeShare is an open-source project that allows users to create and share interactive maps with their community. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of MapBBCodeShare on Clear Linux Latest using GitHub.

Before You Begin

Before proceeding with the installation process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

Step 1: Install Git

The first step involves installing Git, a popular version control system used to clone repositories from GitHub.

  1. Open the Terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.

  2. Type in the following command to install Git:

    sudo swupd bundle-add git
    
  3. Press Enter to confirm.

Step 2: Clone the MapBBCodeShare Repository

Now that you have Git installed, the next step is to clone the MapBBCodeShare repository.

  1. Open the Terminal.

  2. Type in the following command to clone the MapBBCodeShare repository:

    git clone https://github.com/MapBBCode/share.mapbbcode.org.git
    
  3. Press Enter to confirm.

Step 3: Install Node.js and NPM

MapBBCodeShare requires Node.js and NPM to be installed on your system. Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on the Chrome V8 engine, while NPM is the default package manager for Node.js.

  1. Open the Terminal.

  2. Type in the following command to install Node.js and NPM:

    sudo swupd bundle-add nodejs-basic npm
    
  3. Press Enter to confirm.

Step 4: Install Dependencies

The next step is to install the dependencies required by MapBBCodeShare.

  1. Open the Terminal.

  2. Navigate to the cloned MapBBCodeShare repository by typing in the following command:

    cd share.mapbbcode.org
    

    If you are not able to change the directory, try adding sudo before the command.

  3. Type in the following command to install the dependencies:

    npm install
    
  4. Press Enter to confirm.

Step 5: Start the Server

Now that you have installed all the necessary dependencies, the last step is to start the MapBBCodeShare server.

  1. Open the Terminal.

  2. Navigate to the cloned MapBBCodeShare repository by typing in the following command:

    cd share.mapbbcode.org
    
  3. Type in the following command to start the server:

    npm start
    
  4. Press Enter to confirm.

  5. Open your preferred web browser and go to http://localhost:7777.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed MapBBCodeShare on Clear Linux Latest. You can now create and share interactive maps with your community.

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