Raneto is a simple, open-source, static site generator that allows you to create and manage documentation using Markdown. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps of installing Raneto on your Elementary OS.
Before installing any software, it is always a good idea to update your system with the latest packages. Open the terminal application and run the following command:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y
Raneto requires Node.js and npm to run. If you don't have them installed already, use the following command to install them:
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs npm
Downloading and installing Raneto is a straightforward process. Follow the steps below to do so:
Download the latest version of Raneto using the following command:
wget https://github.com/gilbitron/Raneto/archive/refs/tags/v0.23.3.zip
Extract the downloaded file:
unzip v0.23.3.zip
Move into the extracted directory:
cd Raneto-0.23.3
Install the required dependencies:
npm install
Run Raneto:
npm start
Raneto should now be up and running on your system. You can access it by visiting http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.
By default, Raneto stores its configuration file in the config.default.js file. You can customize Raneto's settings by copying this file to config.js and updating it. To do so, run the following command:
cp config.default.js config.js
You can now edit the config.js file to customize Raneto's settings.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Raneto on your Elementary OS. You can now use it to create and manage documentation using Markdown. If you encounter any issues with the installation, consult Raneto's official documentation for additional help.
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