How to Install minimalist-web-notepad on Elementary OS Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the installation of minimalist-web-notepad on the latest version of Elementary OS.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation process, make sure you have the following:

Step 1: Install Node.js and NPM

The first step is to install Node.js and NPM on your machine. To do this, open the Terminal and run the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install nodejs
sudo apt install npm

After the installation is complete, check the version of Node.js and NPM by running the following commands:

node -v
npm -v

Step 2: Install minimalist-web-notepad

Once Node.js and NPM are installed, it is time to install minimalist-web-notepad. Follow the steps below:

  1. Clone the repository

    git clone https://github.com/pereorga/minimalist-web-notepad.git
    
  2. Navigate into the cloned directory

    cd minimalist-web-notepad
    
  3. Install the dependencies

    npm install
    
  4. Build the project

    npm run build
    

Step 3: Run minimalist-web-notepad

After successfully installing minimalist-web-notepad, run the following command to start the application:

npm start

Once started, open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to access minimalist-web-notepad.

That’s it! Now you know how to install minimalist-web-notepad on Elementary OS Latest. You can use this web-based notepad to take quick notes and save them locally on your machine.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!