How to Install Cowyo on POP! OS Latest

Cowyo is a simple yet powerful open-source website where you can easily create, edit and share your notes, ideas, and documents. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to install Cowyo on the latest version of POP! OS using GitHub.

Prerequisites

Installing Cowyo on POP! OS

Follow the steps below to install Cowyo on POP! OS:

  1. Install Git
    Open the terminal and enter the following command to install Git:

    sudo apt-get install git
    
  2. Install Go
    Install Go by running the following command in the terminal:

    sudo apt-get install golang-go
    
  3. Clone Cowyo from GitHub
    Use the command below to clone Cowyo from GitHub:

    git clone https://github.com/schollz/cowyo.git
    
  4. Build Cowyo
    Navigate to the Cowyo directory and build Cowyo with the following command:

    cd cowyo
    go build
    
  5. Run Cowyo
    Start Cowyo by running the following command:

    ./cowyo
    
  6. Access Cowyo
    Cowyo can be accessed from the web browser by visiting http://localhost:8050.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Cowyo on your POP! OS. You can now use Cowyo for creating, editing, and sharing your notes, ideas, and documents.

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