This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install OS.js on Ubuntu Server. OS.js is a browser-based desktop environment that can be used to manage your files, applications, and more.
Before you begin, you should have the following:
OS.js requires Node.js to run. To install Node.js, run the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install nodejs
Once installed, verify that Node.js is installed properly by checking the version:
nodejs --version
Output:
v12.22.4
To install OS.js, you can download the latest version from the official website or clone the repository from GitHub. In this tutorial, we'll download the latest version. Run the following commands to download and extract the archive:
curl -sL https://github.com/os-js/OS.js/releases/latest/download/osjs-latest.tar.gz | tar xz
mv OS.js-* OS.js
Once extracted, navigate to the OS.js directory:
cd OS.js
OS.js requires several dependencies to run. To install them, run the following command:
npm install
OS.js needs to be configured before it can be started. In this tutorial, we'll use the default configuration.
npm run build
cp ./src/server/config-templates/auth.json ./src/server/config
To start OS.js, run the following command:
npm start
OS.js will now be available on http://localhost:8000. You can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to that URL.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed OS.js on Ubuntu Server. You can now use OS.js to manage your files and applications in a browser-based desktop environment.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
