How to Install Grist on Void Linux

Grist is a spreadsheet platform that makes it easy to organize and analyze data in a visual and intuitive way. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Grist on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing Grist, make sure your Void Linux system is up-to-date by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Suy

Install Dependencies

To install Grist on Void Linux, you will need to install the following dependencies:

Use the following command to install these dependencies:

sudo xbps-install -Sy python3 pip3 nodejs git

Clone the Grist Repository

After installing the necessary dependencies, you can clone the Grist repository from GitHub by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/gristlabs/grist-core.git

Install Grist

Once you have cloned the Grist repository, navigate to the directory where it was cloned and run the following command:

sudo pip3 install .

This will install Grist and all of its dependencies.

To run Grist, run the following command:

grist webapp

This will start the Grist server, and you can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8081.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Grist on Void Linux!

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