How to Install Grist on EndeavourOS Latest

Grist is a spreadsheet app with a database backend that runs on your web browser. It's designed for enhanced collaboration, version control, advanced calculations, and visualization. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Grist on EndeavourOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure that your system has the following prerequisites:

• EndeavourOS Latest installed and up-to-date
• A modern web browser installed (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)

Step 1 - Install Dependencies

To get started, you need to install some system dependencies that Grist requires to run. Open a terminal window and run the following command to update your system packages:

sudo pacman -Syyu

Then, run the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo pacman -S git npm yarn sqlite

Step 2 - Clone Grist Repository

Now, you need to clone the Grist repository using Git. Run the following command to navigate to your home directory:

cd ~

Then, run the following command to clone the Grist repository:

git clone https://github.com/gristlabs/grist-core.git

Wait until the cloning process completes. This will create a grist-core directory in your home directory.

Step 3 - Install Grist

Next, navigate to the grist-core directory using the following command:

cd ~/grist-core

Then, run the following command to install Grist and its dependencies:

yarn

This will take some time to complete, as it will download and install all the required dependencies for Grist to run.

Step 4 - Start Grist Server

To start the Grist server, run the following command:

./bin/grist-server

This will start the Grist server and display the following message:

Server listening on port 8888...

Step 5 - Access Grist

Now that the server is running, you can access Grist through your web browser at the following URL:

http://localhost:8888/

The first time you access Grist, you'll be prompted to create an account. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your account and start using Grist.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've successfully installed Grist on EndeavourOS Latest. Now you can start using this powerful spreadsheet app with all its advanced features. Enjoy!

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