How to Install WeTTY on Linux Mint Latest

WeTTY is an open-source terminal emulator that enables you to execute and manage your Unix-like environment via a web terminal. This tutorial will explain how to install WeTTY on Linux Mint Latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing WeTTY on Linux Mint, ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

• A user account with root or sudo privileges.
• A terminal emulator or SSH client installed on your system.
• An active and stable Internet connection.

Step 1: Update the System

It is always advisable to update your Linux Mint installation before installing any new package or software. Use the following command to update your system's repositories:

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Node.js

WeTTY is built using Node.js, a popular JavaScript runtime. To install Node.js, use the following command:

sudo apt install nodejs npm

Step 3: Install WeTTY

Once Node.js and npm are installed, you can install WeTTY using the npm package manager. Use the following command to install WeTTY:

sudo npm install wetty -g

Step 4: Launch WeTTY

Now that WeTTY is installed, you can launch it using the following command:

wetty

WeTTY will start running on port 3000 by default. Open your web browser and navigate to http://<IP-address>:3000, replacing <IP-address> with the IP address of your Linux Mint machine.

Step 5: Optional Configuration

WeTTY comes with several configuration options that you can customize to your liking. You can view the available options by using the following command:

wetty --help

You can also modify the default port number and other settings in the /usr/local/lib/node_modules/wetty/config.js file.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed WeTTY on your Linux Mint system. You can now access your Unix-like environment from anywhere using a web browser.

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