How to install ToolJet on Debian Latest

ToolJet is an open-source low-code platform that allows developers to build and deploy software applications quickly without having to code each functionality from scratch. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install ToolJet on Debian Latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing ToolJet, you need to have the following:

• A Debian Latest server with a non-root user with sudo privileges.
• Node.js v10 (or later) and npm installed on your system.

Step 1: Install MongoDB

ToolJet requires MongoDB as its database. Run the following command to install the MongoDB package:

sudo apt-get install -y mongodb

Once installed, start the MongoDB service:

sudo systemctl enable mongodb
sudo systemctl start mongodb

Step 2: Install Redis

ToolJet uses Redis for caching and session management. Run the following command to install Redis on Debian:

sudo apt-get install -y redis-server

Enable and start the Redis service:

sudo systemctl enable redis-server
sudo systemctl start redis-server

Step 3: Install ToolJet

To install ToolJet on Debian, follow the steps below:

1. Clone the ToolJet repository from Github.

git clone https://github.com/ToolJet/ToolJet.git

2. Navigate to the ToolJet directory:

cd ToolJet

3. Install the dependencies using npm:

npm install

4. Rename the .env.example file to .env:

mv .env.example .env

5. Modify the .env file to reflect your environment. Update the MONGO_URL and REDIS_URL variables with the values for your MongoDB and Redis installations. You can also change the APP_PORT and APP_SECRET variables.

nano .env

6. Start the ToolJet server:

npm start

If everything is working correctly, you should see a message that says 'Server started successfully' in your terminal.

Step 4: Access ToolJet

ToolJet is now installed and running. You can access it by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of your Debian server followed by the port number specified in the .env file (default is 3000).

http://server_ip:3000

You will be prompted to create a new admin account. After creating an account, you can start building applications using ToolJet.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install ToolJet on Debian. With ToolJet, you can rapidly develop sophisticated applications without writing much code. Start building your project today!

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