How to Install HedgeDoc on macOS

HedgeDoc is a collaborative markdown editor, similar to Google Docs or Microsoft Office. It allows multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously, making it perfect for team projects. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install HedgeDoc on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

• A macOS computer
• A web browser (such as Google Chrome or Firefox)
• A terminal application (such as Terminal)

Installation

Follow these steps to install HedgeDoc on your macOS computer:

1. Open your terminal application.

2. Install Homebrew if you haven't done so already. To do this, enter the following command:

   /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
   

3. Install Docker Desktop by running the following command:

   brew install docker
   

4. Download the HedgeDoc Docker Compose YAML file by running the following command in your terminal:

   curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hedgedoc/hedgedoc/master/docker/docker-compose.yml -o docker-compose.yml
   

5. Start the HedgeDoc Docker container using the following command:

   docker-compose up -d
   

6. Wait for the container to start. You can check the status by running the following command:

   docker-compose logs
   

   The output should show you that HedgeDoc has started and is ready to use.

7. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000. You should see the HedgeDoc login page.

   

8. Create a new account or sign in with an existing account.

9. You're all set! You can now start creating and collaborating on HedgeDoc documents.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed HedgeDoc on your macOS computer. Enjoy using HedgeDoc for all your collaborative markdown editing needs.

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