How to Install Snibox on OpenBSD

In this tutorial, we will go through the steps of installing Snibox, a cross-platform snippets manager, on OpenBSD. Snibox is a tool that allows you to save, organize and share code snippets, text notes, and images, making it easier to access your frequently used content.

Requirements

Before we proceed, make sure that you have the following requirements:

• OpenBSD operating system installed on your computer.
• A stable internet connection.
• Basic knowledge of OpenBSD terminal commands.

Installing Snibox

To install Snibox, follow the steps below:

1. Open the terminal on your OpenBSD system by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.

2. Update the package repository using the command below:

   sudo pkg_add -u -v
   

3. Install the Git and Node.js packages by running the command below:

   sudo pkg_add git node
   

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

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

5. Navigate to the Snibox directory by entering the following command into the terminal:

   cd snibox
   

6. Install the required dependencies by running the command below:

   npm install
   

7. Build the application using the following command:

   npm run build
   

8. Start the Snibox server by running the command below:

   npm run server
   

9. Open Snibox by accessing the URL http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Snibox on OpenBSD. With Snibox, you will be able to save and manage your code snippets, notes, and images more efficiently. Make sure to access Snibox using the URL provided in Step 9, and start enjoying the benefits of a cross-platform snippets manager.

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