Gollum is a simple and elegant wiki system that is compatible with several markup languages like Markdown, Org-mode, and more. It is a very useful tool, especially for technical writers and developers who need to document projects and collaborate with team members. Here's how you can install Gollum on Windows 10:
Before we get started, make sure you have the following items installed on your system:
If you don't have these dependencies, you'll need to install them.
Go to the RubyInstaller website and download the latest stable version of Ruby. Follow the instructions to install Ruby on your Windows system.
Head to the Git website and download Git for Windows. Follow the instructions to install Git on your Windows system. Ensure that you select the option to add Git to your PATH variable during the installation process.
Make sure Ruby Gems is installed on your system by running the following command in your command prompt:
gem -v
If Ruby Gems is not installed on your system, you can install it by running the following:
gem install rubygems-update
update_rubygems
Open your command prompt and type the following command to install the Gollum Gem:
gem install gollum
Once you've installed Gollum, you can create your first wiki by using the following command:
gollum path/to/your/wiki
This will initialize a new Git repository in the directory and launch the Gollum wiki. You can now access the wiki by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:4567.
That's it! You should now have Gollum installed and running on your Windows 10 system. Start creating your wiki pages and collaborating with your team members. Happy documenting!
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