How to Install Gollum on OpenBSD

Gollum is a simple, Git-powered wiki with a sweet API and local frontend. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Gollum on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, make sure your OpenBSD is up-to-date with the latest packages using the following command:

sudo pkg_add -u

You will also need to have Git, Ruby, and RubyGems installed.

Installing Gollum

1. First, install the required dependencies by running:

sudo pkg_add git ruby ruby-gems

2. Clone the Gollum repository on your OpenBSD machine by running:

git clone https://github.com/gollum/gollum.git

3. Change the working directory to the cloned repository:

cd gollum

4. Install dependencies using the following command:

bundle install

5. Finally, launch Gollum with the following command:

bundle exec gollum

Accessing Gollum

Gollum is now available at http://localhost:4567 on your OpenBSD machine. You can access it using your favorite web browser and start editing and creating pages as you wish.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Gollum on OpenBSD. Happy editing!

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!