Converse.js is a free and open-source web-based XMPP chat client that can be integrated with websites or used as a standalone chat application. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Converse.js on MXLinux Latest.
Before installing any new packages, you should update your system to ensure that all packages are up to date. You can use the following command to do this:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Converse.js requires Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) to be installed on your system. You can install them using the following command:
sudo apt install nodejs npm
Next, you need to download the latest release of Converse.js from the official website. Go to the Converse.js download page and download the latest stable version. You can use the following command to download and extract the Converse.js archive:
wget https://github.com/conversejs/converse.js/releases/download/v3.3.3/converse-3.3.3.tar.gz
tar xvfz converse-3.3.3.tar.gz
Replace v3.3.3 with the version of Converse.js you downloaded.
Navigate to the extracted directory and install the required dependencies using npm:
cd converse-3.3.3
npm install
Finally, you can start Converse.js by running the following command:
npm start
This will start the Converse.js web server. You can now access the Converse.js web client by going to http://localhost:5280 in your web browser.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Converse.js on your MXLinux Latest system. You can now use it to chat with your friends and colleagues using XMPP. If you encounter any issues or have any questions, feel free to consult the official Converse.js documentation or seek help from the community.
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