Zim is a desktop wiki application that is available for most popular operating systems like macOS, Linux, and Windows. In this tutorial, we'll explain the steps to install Zim Wiki on macOS.
Before installing Zim Wiki, make sure that your macOS system meets the following requirements:
Follow the below-given steps to install Zim Wiki on macOS:
You can launch the Terminal application from the Launchpad by searching for it or by pressing the ⌘ + Space bar to open Spotlight Search and typing "Terminal".
Homebrew is the macOS package manager that makes it easy to install open-source software. Copy the following command and paste it into your Terminal window then press "Enter" to install Homebrew:
/usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"
Zim requires GTK+3.x or later. If you already have Xcode and Homebrew installed, you can quickly install via the following command in Terminal:
brew install gtk+3
Now that you've set up your environment, you can install Zim using Homebrew:
brew install zim
Once the installation is completed, you can launch Zim by opening the Terminal and typing zim.
GraphViz is optional, but it enables you to generate diagrams to insert into your Zim notes. To install GraphViz via Homebrew, execute the following command:
brew install graphviz
Now you are ready to use Zim Wiki on your macOS.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Zim Wiki on your macOS machine. You can now start creating your notes and enjoy the features offered by Zim Wiki.
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