How to Install Memos on Elementary OS

In this guide, I will show you how to install Memos on your Elementary OS latest version. Memos is a note-taking app that allows you to quickly and easily create and organize your notes. It is available on GitHub and can be installed on Linux based systems.

Prerequisites

Install Dependencies

  1. The first step is to open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.

  2. Type the following command on the terminal to update the system's package list:

    sudo apt-get update

  3. Then type the following command to install Git and Node.js dependencies:

    sudo apt-get install git nodejs

Clone the Memos Repository

  1. Open a terminal window and use the cd command to navigate to the directory where you want to clone the repository. E.g., if you want to clone it to your home directory, run:

    cd ~

  2. Next, clone the Memos repository by running this command in the terminal:

    git clone https://github.com/usememos/memos.git

  3. After cloning the repository, use the cd command to change the directory to the cloned repository:

    cd memos

Install Memos

  1. Once you're inside the memos directory, run the following command to install the necessary modules:

    sudo npm install

  2. After installing the modules, you can start the app via the following command:

    npm start

    This command will launch the Memos app on your system.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Memos on your Elementary OS. With Memos, you can easily create and organize your notes. The app is easy to use and has a user-friendly interface. If you face any issues during the installation process, feel free to ask for help in the comments section.

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