How to Install SimpleX Chat on Clear Linux Latest?

SimpleX Chat is an open-source instant messaging application built using Node.js, React, and Redux. It allows users to communicate with each other in real-time using text messages, emojis, and images. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install SimpleX Chat on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

• Clear Linux Latest installed on your system
• Node.js installed on your system
• Git installed on your system

Steps

1. Open the Terminal Emulator by clicking on the Terminal icon in the dock, or by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+T keys.

2. Install Node.js on your system using the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add nodejs-basic

3. Install Git on your system using the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add git 

4. Clone the SimpleX Chat repository from GitHub using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat.git

5. Change the working directory to SimpleX Chat by typing the following command in the Terminal:

cd simplex-chat

6. Install the required Node.js packages by running the following command:

npm install

7. Start the SimpleX Chat server using the following command:

npm start

8. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to access SimpleX Chat.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed SimpleX Chat on Clear Linux Latest. You can now start using SimpleX Chat to communicate with your friends and colleagues in real-time.

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