How to Install xBrowserSync on Elementary OS

xBrowserSync is a free and open-source cross-browser synchronization tool that allows users to synchronize bookmarks, history, passwords, and open tabs across multiple devices and web browsers. If you are an Elementary OS user and want to install xBrowserSync on your system, this tutorial will guide you through the installation process.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed with the installation process, make sure that your Elementary OS system meets the following requirements:

• System with 64-bit architecture
• Elementary OS version 0.4.1 or above
• Access to the terminal

Step 1: Install Node.js and NPM

xBrowserSync is built with Node.js, so you need to install Node.js and NPM (Node Package Manager) to run xBrowserSync on your system. To install Node.js and NPM, follow these steps:

1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T keyboard shortcut.

2. Run the following command to update the package repository:

   sudo apt update
   

3. Run the following command to install the Node.js and NPM package:

   sudo apt install nodejs npm
   

4. Verify the installation by running the following commands:

   node -v
   npm -v
   

   If the installation is successful, you should see the versions of Node.js and NPM.

Step 2: Install xBrowserSync

To install xBrowserSync, follow these steps:

1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T keyboard shortcut.

2. Run the following command to clone the xBrowserSync repository:

   git clone https://github.com/xBrowserSync/Application.git
   

3. Navigate to the cloned directory by running the following command:

   cd Application
   

4. Run the following command to install the dependencies:

   npm install
   

5. After the installation is complete, you can start xBrowserSync by running the following command:

   npm start
   

   Alternatively, you can create a desktop file to launch xBrowserSync from the applications menu.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed xBrowserSync on your Elementary OS system. Now you can start using xBrowserSync to synchronize bookmarks, history, passwords, and open tabs across multiple devices and web browsers.

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