How to install Budibase on nixOS Latest

Budibase is a free, open-source low-code platform that enables developers and businesses to create custom applications with ease. It can be installed on various operating systems including nixOS. In this tutorial, we will provide you a step-by-step guide on how to install Budibase on nixOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing Budibase on nixOS, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

Steps to install Budibase

Follow the steps below carefully to install Budibase on your nixOS machine.

Step 1: Add Budibase Repository

First, you need to add the Budibase repository to your nixOS system. To do this, open your terminal and execute the following command:

sudo nix-channel --add https://github.com/budibase/budibase/archive/master.tar.gz budibase

This command adds the Budibase repository to your nixOS system.

Step 2: Install Budibase

Once you have added the Budibase repository, proceed to install Budibase by executing the command below:

sudo nix-env -iA budibase -f https://github.com/budibase/budibase/archive/master.tar.gz

This command installs the latest version of Budibase onto your system.

Step 3: Verify Installation

You can verify that Budibase is installed correctly by running the command below:

budibase version

If the installation was successful, the command should output the version of Budibase installed. You can now proceed to start and set up Budibase.

Step 4: Start Budibase

To launch Budibase, run the command below:

budibase start

This command starts the Budibase server in the background. You can now access Budibase by opening your browser and navigating to http://localhost:3000.

Step 5: Set up Budibase

Once you access Budibase, you will be required to set up an account. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up an account and start building applications on Budibase.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and set up Budibase on nixOS Latest.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Budibase on nixOS Latest. The process is straightforward, and with the steps provided, you can set up Budibase in no time. We hope you found this guide helpful.

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