How to Install WebODF on OpenBSD

WebODF is an open-source JavaScript library that allows for the editing and viewing of OpenDocument Format (ODF) files on the web. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install WebODF on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure that your OpenBSD system has the following:

• Bash shell
• Root access
• Up-to-date system packages
• Git

Installation Steps

1. Start by updating the system packages:

   $ sudo pkg_add -u
   

2. Install Git using the package manager:

   $ sudo pkg_add git
   

3. Clone the WebODF repository:

   $ git clone https://github.com/WebODF/webodf.git
   

4. Change to the WebODF directory:

   $ cd webodf
   

5. Install the necessary dependencies:

   $ cd build
   $ ./installDeps.bash
   

6. Build WebODF:

   $ cd ..
   $ ./build.sh
   

7. Once the build process is complete, verify that WebODF is working by running its built-in server:

   $ ./run.sh
   

8. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8888. You should see the WebODF demo page.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed WebODF on OpenBSD. You can now use it to edit and view ODF files on the web.

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