How to Install Docassemble on Arch Linux

Docassemble is an open-source platform designed to make it easier to create web-based interviews to collect information and automate document generation. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install docassemble on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure you have the following:

  • A server running Arch Linux
  • Root access or a user account with sudo privileges
  • A working internet connection

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To install Docassemble, you first need to install a few dependencies. Open the terminal and execute the following command to update your package list:

sudo pacman -Syu

Next, install the following packages:

sudo pacman -S git python python-pip python-setuptools python-wheel python-virtualenv

Step 2: Create a Virtual Environment

It is recommended to create a virtual environment for Docassemble to avoid conflicts with other Python packages. Execute the following command to create a directory for the virtual environment:

mkdir env
cd env

Now, create a virtual environment by running the following command:

virtualenv -p python3 docassemble

Activate the virtual environment by running:

source docassemble/bin/activate

Step 3: Install Docassemble

Now, you can install Docassemble. Run the following command to clone the Docassemble repository:

git clone https://github.com/jhpyle/docassemble.git
cd docassemble

Now, install Docassemble using pip:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 4: Configure Docassemble

After installing docassemble, you need to configure it to match your system settings. Execute the following command to configure the basic settings:

python3 run.py create_config

You can customize the configuration by editing the config.yml file located in the docassemble/config directory.

Step 5: Launch Docassemble

Now, you can launch Docassemble by running the following command:

python3 run.py

The first time you run Docassemble, it may take a few minutes to compile static assets such as JavaScript and CSS files. Once the compilation process is complete, you should see the Docassemble dashboard in your web browser.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Docassemble on Arch Linux. You can now start creating web-based interviews and automate document generation.