Installing Diagrams.net on Ubuntu Server

Diagrams.net is a powerful online tool that can be used for creating and editing diagrams. It can be installed on Ubuntu Server for easy access from any device. Follow the steps below to install Diagrams.net on your Ubuntu Server.

Step 1: Update Ubuntu packages

Before installing any software, it is important to update the package list on your server. This can be done by running the following command:

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Java

Diagrams.net requires Java to run. Run the following command to install Java on your Ubuntu server:

sudo apt install -y openjdk-8-jre-headless

Step 3: Download the latest version of Diagrams.net

Run the following command to download the latest version of Diagrams.net:

wget https://github.com/jgraph/drawio-desktop/releases/latest/download/draw.io-amd64-13.6.2.deb

Step 4: Install Diagrams.net

To install Diagrams.net, run the following command:

sudo dpkg -i draw.io-amd64-13.6.2.deb

Step 5: Launch Diagrams.net

To launch Diagrams.net, open a browser and navigate to the following URL:

https://localhost:8888/

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Diagrams.net on your Ubuntu Server. Now you can create and edit diagrams from the comfort of your server.

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