How to Install xBrowserSync on FreeBSD Latest

xBrowserSync is a free and open-source tool used for syncing bookmarks and other browser-related data across different browsers and devices. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing xBrowserSync on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

To install xBrowserSync on FreeBSD Latest, you need to have the following:

  1. A FreeBSD Latest installed and configured
  2. A user account with administrative privileges (root or sudo access)
  3. A web browser for accessing the xBrowserSync web interface.

Steps to Install xBrowserSync on FreeBSD Latest

Follow the steps below to install xBrowserSync on FreeBSD Latest:

Step 1: Install Node.js

xBrowserSync is built with Node.js, so you need to ensure that Node.js is installed on your FreeBSD Latest. Run this command to install Node.js:

sudo pkg install node

Step 2: Install Git

xBrowserSync is available via Git, so you need to install git if it is not already installed. Run this command to install Git:

sudo pkg install git

Step 3: Clone the xBrowserSync Repository

Next, you need to clone the xBrowserSync repository. Run this command:

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

Step 4: Install xBrowserSync

After cloning the repository, navigate to the api directory and install xBrowserSync with the following command:

cd api && npm install

Step 5: Start xBrowserSync

Start xBrowserSync with the following command:

npm start

Once xBrowserSync is running, you can access the web interface by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:portnumber.

Conclusion

xBrowserSync is now installed on your FreeBSD Latest. You can now configure your browsers to synchronize your data with xBrowserSync.

Note: Do not forget to enable firewalls for the ports you set up for the application, if applicable.

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