How to Install H3 Viewer on Elementary OS Latest
H3 Viewer is a web-based tool that allows you to view and manipulate H3 hexagonal grids. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install H3 Viewer on Elementary OS Latest.
Prerequisites
Before we proceed with the installation, you will need the following:
- A computer running Elementary OS Latest
- Access to the command line
Step 1: Install Node.js
H3 Viewer requires Node.js to run. You can install Node.js on Elementary OS Latest by following these steps:
Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.
Run the following command to add the Node.js PPA to your system:
sudo apt-get install curl curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_14.x | sudo -E bash -Once the PPA has been added, run the following command to install Node.js:
sudo apt-get install nodejsVerify that Node.js has been installed by running the following command:
node -vThis should display the version of Node.js that you installed.
Step 2: Install H3 Viewer
Now that Node.js has been installed, you can proceed with installing H3 Viewer by following these steps:
Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.
Run the following command to clone the H3 Viewer repository:
git clone https://github.com/clupasq/h3-viewer.gitMove to the H3 Viewer directory:
cd h3-viewerInstall the required dependencies by running the following command:
npm installStart H3 Viewer by running the following command:
npm startOpen your web browser and navigate to
http://localhost:3000. You should see the H3 Viewer interface.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed H3 Viewer on Elementary OS Latest. You can now use it to view and manipulate H3 hexagonal grids.