How to Install Appsmith on Debian Latest

Appsmith is a low-code development platform that enables developers to create and deploy web apps quickly. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Appsmith on Debian Latest operating system.

Prerequisites

Before we start the installation process, make sure the following prerequisites are met:

• A Linux machine running Debian Latest operating system
• Root access or sudo access to the machine

Step 1: Update System Packages

Before proceeding with the installation of Appsmith, update the system packages to ensure that you have the latest versions of all the packages. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Node.js

Appsmith requires Node.js to run. Therefore, install Node.js using the following command:

sudo apt-get install -y curl && curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_lts.x | sudo -E bash - && sudo apt-get install -y nodejs

Step 3: Install MongoDB

Appsmith uses MongoDB as its database, so you need to install MongoDB on your Debian machine. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt-get install -y mongodb-server

Step 4: Clone Appsmith Repository

To install Appsmith, we need to clone the Appsmith repository on your local machine. Run the following command to clone the Appsmith repository:

git clone https://github.com/appsmithorg/appsmith.git

Step 5: Install Appsmith

Navigate to the Appsmith directory and run the following command to install the required dependencies:

cd appsmith && npm install

Step 6: Start Appsmith

After the installation is complete, start the Appsmith process using the following command:

npm run start:dev

Step 7: Access Appsmith

After starting the Appsmith process, you can access it by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080/.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Appsmith on your Debian Latest machine. You can now use Appsmith to create and deploy web apps quickly.