How to Install Markdown Edit on OpenBSD

Markdown Edit is a free, open-source markdown editor that supports GitHub Flavored Markdown. Here's how to install it on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• OpenBSD running on your system.
• Internet connection.
• Web browser.

Installation

1. Open up a terminal window on OpenBSD system.

2. Install Git by running the following command:

   sudo pkg_add git
   

3. Clone the Markdown Edit repository by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/georgeOsdDev/markdown-edit/
   

4. Change the current directory to the Markdown Edit folder by running the following command:

   cd markdown-edit
   

5. Install Electron by running the following command:

   sudo pkg_add electron
   

6. Install the required packages by running the following command:

   sudo pkg_add node
   

7. Install the node modules by running the following command:

   sudo npm install
   

8. Start the Markdown Edit app by running the following command:

   sudo npm start
   

9. Markdown Edit should now be running. You can open it by going to the URL http://localhost:3000/ in your web browser.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Markdown Edit on your OpenBSD system. You can now use Markdown Edit to create and edit markdown files. Enjoy writing with Markdown Edit!

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