How to Install Zulip on FreeBSD Latest

Zulip is an open-source group chat platform that allows teams to communicate and collaborate efficiently. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Zulip on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

• A FreeBSD Latest server
• Root or sudo access
• A web browser

Step 1: Update the system

Before installing any new package, it's important to make sure that your system is up to date.

sudo pkg update && sudo pkg upgrade

Step 2: Install the Dependencies

Zulip requires some dependencies to be installed on the system. Execute the following command to install them.

sudo pkg install git python3 py37-dev py37-pip gcc

Step 3: Clone the Zulip Repository

The next step is to clone the Zulip repository.

cd ~
git clone https://github.com/zulip/zulip.git
cd zulip

Step 4: Install the Required Python Packages

Now, we will install the required python packages using pip.

sudo pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 5: Run the Installation Script

Zulip provides an easy-to-use installation script to install Zulip. Use the following command to run the script.

./scripts/setup/install --hostname=localhost

Step 6: Start the Zulip Server

Once the installation is complete, start the Zulip server using the following command.

./tools/run-dev.py

Step 7: Access the Zulip Web Interface

You can now visit the Zulip web interface in your web browser by visiting http://localhost:9991

That's it! You have successfully installed Zulip on FreeBSD Latest.

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