WebODF is an open-source JavaScript library that allows you to view and edit ODF documents in a web browser. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install WebODF on Linux Mint Latest.
Before we proceed with the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:
Before installing WebODF, you need to install some dependencies. Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y git build-essential
After installing the dependencies, clone the WebODF repository using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/kogmbh/WebODF.git
Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the project directory:
cd WebODF
After that, install the required packages using NPM:
npm install
After installing the required packages, you need to build WebODF. Use the following command to build WebODF:
npm run build
The above command will generate a built version of WebODF, which you can use in your web applications. You can find the built version in the dist folder.
To test WebODF, you can use the built-in test server. Run the following command to start the test server:
npm run start
Now, open your web browser and go to the following URL:
http://localhost:8080
You should see the WebODF editor interface, which you can use to view and edit ODF documents.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed WebODF on Linux Mint Latest. Now you can use WebODF in your web applications to view and edit ODF documents in a web browser.
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