How to Install Lila on Linux Mint Latest

Lila is an online chess game built for the Lichess website. It provides a clean and straightforward interface that allows you to play with other users online. If you want to install Lila on your Linux Mint, follow the steps below:

Prerequisites:

• You need to have sudo access to install the required packages.
• Make sure you have an updated system.

Installing Dependencies:

1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard.
2. Update the system packages by running the command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

3. Install Python, Git and NodeJS by executing the command:

sudo apt install python git nodejs npm

4. Install Yarn using the following command:

sudo npm install -g yarn

Installing Lila:

1. Clone the Lila git repository using the command:

git clone https://github.com/ornicar/lila.git

2. Navigate to the Lila repository directory using the command:

cd lila

3. Install the required dependencies by running the command:

yarn

4. Build the project using the command:

yarn build

5. Start the Lila server using the command:

yarn start

6. Once the server starts successfully, you can access Lila by opening your web browser and typing the following address on the search bar:

http://localhost:9000

Conclusion:

With the steps above, you can now install and run Lila on your Linux Mint latest without any issues. Enjoy playing chess online!

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