GraphHopper is an open-source routing engine that enables developers and tech enthusiasts to use a fast and flexible routing solution. The installation process involves several steps, but you can easily follow the following guide to install GraphHopper on your Linux Mint system.
GraphHopper requires Java 8 to run, so you need to install it on your system. Open the terminal and run the following command to install Java 8:
sudo apt-get install openjdk-8-jre
Download the latest version of GraphHopper by using the following command:
wget https://graphhopper.com/public/releases/graphhopper-web-3.x.x-bin.zip
Extract the downloaded GraphHopper file by using the following command:
unzip graphhopper-web-3.x.x-bin.zip -d graphhopper
Replace 3.x.x with the version you have downloaded.
Navigate to the extracted folder by using the following command:
cd graphhopper
Run the GraphHopper server by using the following command:
./graphhopper.sh web your-area.map
Replace your-area.map with the name of the map file you will use. The map file should be in the same directory.
You can now access the GraphHopper web user interface by opening a web browser and navigating to localhost:8989.
That's it! You have successfully installed and run the GraphHopper routing engine on your Linux Mint system. Happy routing!
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