How to Install PolitePol on OpenSUSE Latest

PolitePol is a browser extension that improves online conversations by filtering out toxic and harassing comments. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing PolitePol on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing PolitePol, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

Step 1: Install Dependencies

PolitePol requires Node.js and npm. You can install them by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo zypper install nodejs
sudo zypper install npm

Step 2: Clone the PolitePol repository

The first step is to clone the PolitePol repository from Github. To do this, run the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/taroved/pol.git

Step 3: Install PolitePol

Once you have cloned the repository, navigate to the pol directory and run the following commands:

npm install
npm run build

This will install all the necessary dependencies and build the extension.

Step 4: Install PolitePol Extension in Firefox

Follow these steps to install the PolitePol extension in Firefox:

  1. Open Firefox and click on the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the window.
  2. Select Add-ons from the drop-down menu.
  3. Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the window and select Install Add-on From File.
  4. Navigate to the pol directory and select the politepol-1.0.0.zip file.
  5. Click on the Install button to install the extension.

Once the extension is installed, you can enable or disable it by clicking on the PolitePol icon in the top-right corner of the window.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install the PolitePol extension on OpenSUSE Latest. With PolitePol, you can block toxic or harassing comments and make online conversations more civil and respectful.

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