How to Install Pepperminty Wiki on macOS

Pepperminty Wiki is a lightweight, file-based wiki that can run on your computer or server. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Pepperminty Wiki on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, please ensure that you have the following:

• macOS (version 10.2 or later)
• Terminal
• Homebrew
• Git

Steps

1. Open Terminal on your macOS.

2. Install Homebrew by running this command:

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

3. Install Git by running this command:

   brew install git
   

4. Clone the Pepperminty Wiki repository from GitHub by running this command:

   git clone https://github.com/sbrl/Pepperminty-Wiki.git
   

5. Navigate to the Pepperminty Wiki directory by running this command:

   cd Pepperminty-Wiki
   

6. Install Python by running this command:

   brew install python
   

7. Install the required Python modules by running this command:

   pip3 install -r requirements.txt
   

8. Start the Pepperminty Wiki by running this command:

   python3 pepperminty.py
   

9. Open your web browser and go to "http://localhost:8080".

10. You should now be able to access your Pepperminty Wiki on your macOS.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Pepperminty Wiki on your macOS. Now you can start creating and editing markdown files as the content of your wiki. Keep in mind that this installation is hosted on your local machine and is only accessible by you. If you want to make your wiki available to the public, you may need to host it on a web server.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!