How to Install Diagrams.net on OpenBSD

Diagrams.net (previously known as Draw.io) is a web-based diagramming tool that allows you to create and edit diagrams online. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Diagrams.net on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you install Diagrams.net, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

Step 1: Installing the Dependencies

Diagrams.net requires a few dependencies to function properly. We will install them using the OpenBSD package manager, pkg_add. Run the following command:

sudo pkg_add node

Step 2: Downloading Diagrams.net

Next, we need to download the Diagrams.net package from their website. Download the latest version of Diagrams.net with the following command:

wget https://github.com/jgraph/drawio-desktop/releases/download/v14.6.7/draw.io-x86_64-14.6.7.txz

Step 3: Installing Diagrams.net

Now that we have the package downloaded, we can install it using the pkg_add command:

sudo pkg_add draw.io-x86_64-14.6.7.txz

Step 4: Launching Diagrams.net

After the installation is complete, you can launch Diagrams.net from the command line using the following command:

draw.io

Alternatively, you can find it by searching your system's application list.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Diagrams.net on OpenBSD. You can now start creating diagrams with this web-based diagramming tool.

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