How to Install Apostrophe on Elementary OS Latest

Apostrophe is a CMS (Content Management System) based on Node.js that features a unique blend of flexibility and simplicity. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Apostrophe on Elementary OS latest version.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the Apostrophe installation, make sure you have the following dependencies installed on your system:

• Node.js: A JavaScript runtime used to build server-side applications.
• npm: A package manager for JavaScript used to install and manage dependencies.
• MongoDB: A NoSQL document-oriented database used to store content in Apostrophe.

sudo apt install nodejs npm mongodb

Step 1: Create an Apostrophe project

The first step in installing Apostrophe is to create a new project. Follow the below command to create a new Apostrophe project:

npx apostrophe-cli create-project my-apostrophe-project
cd my-apostrophe-project

Step 2: Install Apostrophe modules

Next, navigate to the project's directory and install the required Apostrophe modules.

npm install --save apostrophe-modules

Step 3: Configure the application

Create a new file named index.js in the project's directory with the following content:

const apos = require('apostrophe')({
  shortName: 'my-apostrophe-project',
  modules: {
    // List the modules to be enabled
    // in the project's modules folder
  }
});

Add the necessary modules in the modules field and modify the shortName field with the name of your project.

Step 4: Start the application

Start the application by running the following command:

node index.js

The above command will launch your application on the default port 3000 and you can access it by opening up your web browser and visiting http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Apostrophe on your Elementary OS latest version. From here, you can customize your application and start creating content. Good luck!