How to Install Grist on OpenSUSE Latest

Grist is an online spreadsheet software that allows you to work with your data easily. Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to install Grist on OpenSUSE Latest.

Step 1: Download Grist

The first step is to download Grist from https://getgrist.com/. Click on the "Download" button on the homepage.

Step 2: Extract the Archive

After the download is complete, extract the archive in a folder of your choice.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

To run Grist, you need the following dependencies installed on your system:

You can install these dependencies using the following command:

sudo zypper install python3 python3-pip nodejs npm

Step 4: Create a Virtual Environment

It is recommended to create a virtual environment for Grist. This will ensure that all the dependencies are installed in a separate environment and do not interfere with the system packages. You can create a virtual environment using the following command:

python3 -m venv grist-env

Step 5: Activate the Virtual Environment

To activate the virtual environment, run the following command:

source grist-env/bin/activate

Step 6: Install Grist

To install Grist, navigate to the extracted folder and run the following command:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 7: Start Grist

To start Grist, run the following command:

npm run grist

This will start Grist on port 8888.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Grist on OpenSUSE Latest. Now you can work with your data using Grist.

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