How to Install Dillinger on Void Linux

dillinger.io/">Dillinger is a free, online markdown editor that lets you write, edit, and export markdown files. It is built with Node.js and can be installed on your local machine for offline use.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Dillinger on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

• Node.js (version 12 or later)
• Npm (Node Package Manager)

If you don't have these prerequisites installed, you can install them using the following commands:

sudo xbps-install -S nodejs
sudo xbps-install -S npm

Steps to Install Dillinger

Follow the steps below to install Dillinger on your Void Linux system:

1. Open the terminal on your system and run the following command to clone the Dillinger Git repository:

git clone https://github.com/joemccann/dillinger.git

2. Navigate to the cloned directory:

cd dillinger

3. Install the packages required by Dillinger:

npm install

4. Build the project:

npm run build

5. Start the server:

npm run start

6. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080 to access Dillinger.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Dillinger on your Void Linux system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explained the steps to install Dillinger on Void Linux. Dillinger is a powerful markdown editor that can be used for writing, editing, and exporting markdown files. If you have any questions or issues, feel free to leave a comment below.

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