How to Install Cowyo on NetBSD

Cowyo is an open-source, self-hosted, online note-taking application. Follow the instructions given below to install Cowyo on your NetBSD system.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that your NetBSD system meets the following requirements:

• NetBSD operating system installed
• A working internet connection

Instructions

Follow the steps given below for a seamless installation of Cowyo:

1. Open the terminal of your NetBSD system.

2. Install Git by running the following command:

   pkgin install git
   

3. Install Go by running the following command:

   pkgin install go
   

4. Clone the Cowyo repository by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/schollz/cowyo.git
   

5. Change the current working directory to the cloned repository by running the following command:

   cd cowyo
   

6. Build the Cowyo application by running the following command:

   go build
   

7. Run the Cowyo application by running the following command:

   ./cowyo
   

8. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8050 to access the Cowyo application.

Your Cowyo installation on NetBSD is now complete.

Conclusion

Cowyo is now successfully installed on your NetBSD system. You can use it to securely store and manage all your notes. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the Cowyo documentation for more information.

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