How to Install Wiki.js on OpenBSD

Wiki.js is an open-source wiki application that makes it easy to create and manage content. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Wiki.js on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:

• Access to an OpenBSD server
• An SSH client such as PuTTY or Terminal (for Mac)
• Basic knowledge of the command line

Step 1: Install Node.js and PostgreSQL

The first step is to install Node.js and PostgreSQL on your OpenBSD system. You can install both using the following commands:

# Install Node.js
pkg_add node

# Install PostgreSQL
pkg_add postgresql-server postgresql-client

Step 2: Configure PostgreSQL

Once PostgreSQL is installed, we need to configure it. Follow these steps:

1. Initialize the PostgreSQL database:

   su _postgresql
   pg_ctl initdb
   

2. Start the PostgreSQL service:

   rcctl start postgresql
   

3. Create a new PostgreSQL user and database:

   psql -U postgres
   CREATE USER wiki WITH PASSWORD 'mypassword';
   CREATE DATABASE wiki OWNER wiki;
   \q
   

Step 3: Install Wiki.js

Now that you have Node.js and PostgreSQL installed and configured, it's time to install Wiki.js. Follow these steps:

1. Download the latest release of Wiki.js from the official website:

   mkdir ~/wiki
   cd ~/wiki
   curl -L https://github.com/Requarks/wiki/releases/download/2.5.259/wiki-js.tar.gz -o wiki-js.tar.gz
   

2. Extract the downloaded archive:

   tar xzf wiki-js.tar.gz
   

3. Install Wiki.js dependencies:

   npm install
   

4. Create a configuration file:

   cp config.sample.yml config.yml
   

5. Update the configuration file:

   vi config.yml
   

   Replace the following values with your PostgreSQL information:

   db:
    client: pg
    connection:
      host: localhost
      port: 5432
      database: wiki
      user: wiki
      password: mypassword
   

6. Start Wiki.js in production mode:

   NODE_ENV=production node server
   

Step 4: Accessing Wiki.js

You can now access your Wiki.js installation by navigating to http://your-server-ip:3000 in a web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Wiki.js on OpenBSD. You can now start creating and managing your content with ease. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the official Wiki.js documentation for help.

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