Brackets is a popular open-source code editor that is known for its modern design and lightweight performance. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Brackets on FreeBSD.
Before you begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
Before installing any software, it is essential to update the system to the latest version to ensure that all packages and dependencies are up to date. To update FreeBSD, run the following command:
freebsd-update fetch install
To install Brackets, several dependencies need to be installed first. The easiest way to install all of the necessary packages is by using the pkg package manager. Run the command below to install the packages:
pkg install node gmake git-lite
To download the latest version of Brackets on FreeBSD, you need to clone the repository from GitHub. Run the following command:
git clone https://github.com/adobe/brackets.git
Once the repository is downloaded, change directory to brackets and run the following command:
./scripts/build.sh
This command will install and build all the required modules for Brackets. Once the installation is complete, you can launch Brackets by running the following command:
bin/brackets
To create a desktop shortcut for Brackets, create a new file called brackets.desktop in the ~/.local/share/applications/ directory:
nano ~/.local/share/applications/brackets.desktop
Add the following lines to the file:
[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Name=Brackets
Exec=/<brackets-dir-path>/bin/brackets
Icon=/<brackets-dir-path>/icons/128x128/brackets.png
Terminal=false
Categories=Development
StartupWMClass=Brackets
Make sure to replace <brackets-dir-path> with the directory where you installed Brackets.
Save the file using CTRL + X followed by Y and ENTER.
With these simple steps, you are now ready to start using Brackets on your FreeBSD system. Enjoy!
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