How to Install TiddlyWiki on Ubuntu Server

TiddlyWiki is a non-linear personal web notebook that you can use to store notes, ideas, and to-do lists. It's a simple, easy-to-use wiki that allows you to create and edit content quickly and easily.

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install TiddlyWiki on an Ubuntu server.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Install Node.js

The first step is to install Node.js, which is a dependency of TiddlyWiki. You can install it using the following command:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install nodejs

You can check the installation by running the following command:

node --version

Step 2: Install TiddlyWiki

Now that you have installed Node.js, you can install TiddlyWiki by running the following command:

sudo npm install -g tiddlywiki

This command will install TiddlyWiki globally on your system.

Step 3: Create a New TiddlyWiki

Now that you have installed TiddlyWiki, you can create a new wiki by running the following command:

tiddlywiki myWiki --init server

This command will create a new TiddlyWiki called myWiki and initialize it for server use.

Step 4: Start the TiddlyWiki Server

To start the TiddlyWiki server, run the following command:

tiddlywiki myWiki --listen

This command will start the server on the default port 8080.

Step 5: Access the TiddlyWiki

To access the TiddlyWiki, open your web browser and navigate to http://<server-ip>:8080. You should see the TiddlyWiki homepage.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed TiddlyWiki and created a new TiddlyWiki. You can now start using TiddlyWiki to store notes, ideas, and to-do lists on your Ubuntu server.

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