How to Install asciiflow on Linux Mint Latest?

asciiflow is a web-based tool that allows you to create ASCII art diagrams. It is a great tool for creating flowcharts and other simple diagrams using plain text. Here's how you can install asciiflow on Linux Mint.

Prerequisites

Before installing asciiflow on Linux Mint, you need to ensure that you have the following:

• A Linux Mint machine
• The git command-line tool
• A web browser

Installation Steps

Follow the steps below to install asciiflow on your Linux Mint machine:

1. Open the Terminal on your Linux Mint machine.

2. Install the git command-line tool by running the following command:

   sudo apt-get update
   sudo apt-get install git
   

3. Clone the asciiflow repository to your local machine by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/lewish/asciiflow2.git
   

4. Change into the newly created asciiflow2 directory by running the following command:

   cd asciiflow2
   

5. Install the necessary dependencies by running the following command:

   sudo apt-get install npm
   npm install
   

6. Start the asciiflow server by running the following command:

   npm start
   

7. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000. This will take you to the asciiflow web interface.

8. Start creating ASCII art diagrams!

Conclusion

You've successfully installed asciiflow on your Linux Mint machine. You can now use it to create ASCII art diagrams right from your web browser. Enjoy!

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