How to install Asciiflow on NixOS

Asciiflow is an online ASCII diagramming tool that allows you to create diagrams and flowcharts with ease. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Asciiflow on NixOS.

Prerequisites

Before we start the installation process, make sure that you have:

• A running instance of NixOS
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Update the package repository

The first step is to update the package repository on your NixOS system. This ensures that you have access to the latest versions of software packages.

$ sudo nix-channel --update

Step 2: Install Git

Asciiflow is hosted on GitHub, so we need to install Git to clone the repository.

$ sudo nix-env -i git

Step 3: Clone the Asciiflow repository

Next, clone the Asciiflow repository onto your local machine.

$ git clone https://github.com/lewish/asciiflow.git

Step 4: Install Node.js

Asciiflow is built using Node.js, we will need to install Node.js to run the application.

$ sudo nix-env -iA nixos.nodejs

Step 5: Install the Node.js modules

Once Node.js is installed, navigate to the Asciiflow directory and install the Node.js modules.

$ cd asciiflow
$ npm install

Step 6: Start the server

Once the installation is complete, start the server and access Asciiflow in your web browser.

$ node app.js

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Asciiflow on NixOS. You can now create diagrams and flowcharts using the Asciiflow tool.

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