How to Install Dillinger on NixOS

dillinger.io/">Dillinger is a cloud-based markdown editor which can help you easily create and edit markdown files. This tutorial will walk you through the process of installing Dillinger on the latest version of NixOS.

Prerequisites

Before installing Dillinger, you should make sure that you have a working installation of NixOS. Additionally, you will need to have root privileges on your system.

Installation

To install Dillinger, simply follow the steps below:

  1. Open your terminal and run the following command to update your system's package manager:

    sudo nix-channel --update
    
  2. Next, install the necessary packages by running the following command:

    sudo nix-env -i dillinger
    
  3. Once the installation is complete, you can start Dillinger by running the following command:

    dillinger
    

    This will start the Dillinger server, and you will be able to access the application by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080/.

That's it! You should now have Dillinger installed on your NixOS system, and you can use it to create and edit markdown files.

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