How to install asciiflow on FreeBSD Latest

Overview

asciiflow is a free, online ASCII art editor that allows users to create and share diagrams and flowcharts. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install asciiflow on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing asciiflow, we need to have the necessary dependencies installed on our system. Run the following command in the terminal to update the package repository and install the required packages:

sudo pkg update && sudo pkg install -y rubygem-bundler ruby25-gems

Step 2: Download the asciiflow files

Next, we need to download the asciiflow files from its GitHub repository. We will clone the asciiflow repository to our local system using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/lewagon/asciiflow2.git

Step 3: Install the asciiflow dependencies

Now that we have downloaded the asciiflow files, we need to install its dependencies. Navigate to the directory where you have cloned the asciiflow repository and run the following command to install its dependencies:

cd asciiflow2
sudo bundle install

Step 4: Start the asciiflow server

Finally, we can start the asciiflow server using the following command:

sudo bundle exec rackup

Congratulations! You have installed asciiflow on FreeBSD Latest.

Conclusion

asciiflow is a powerful tool for creating diagrams and flowcharts using ASCII characters. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily install asciiflow on FreeBSD Latest and start using it to create and share your diagrams.

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