Tilserver GL is a lightweight, open-source vector tile server that allows users to turn their geospatial data into beautiful, customizable maps.
In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of installing TileServer GL on Void Linux.
Before starting the installation process, ensure that your system has the following packages installed:
You can install these packages using the following command:
xbps-install -S nodejs npm git
To install TileServer GL on Void Linux, follow these steps:
Clone the TileServer GL repository from Git:
git clone https://github.com/maptiler/tileserver-gl.git
Navigate to the cloned repository:
cd tileserver-gl
Install the required Node.js packages using npm:
npm install
This command will download and install all necessary packages in the local node_modules directory.
Run the TileServer GL server using the following command:
npm start
This will launch the TileServer GL server on http://localhost:8080.
You can test if the server is running successfully by opening your browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080/index.html. You should see a sample map loaded.
You can customize the map appearance settings in config.json file located in the root folder of the tileserver-gl.
For more information about how to customize the appearance, refer to the official documentation.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed the TileServer GL on your Void Linux machine. Now you can use it for your geospatial data.
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