How to install MeiliSearch on Elementary OS

MeiliSearch is an open-source search engine that provides high-quality and customizable search results to its users. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install MeiliSearch on Elementary OS in just a few easy steps.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing MeiliSearch, make sure your system has the necessary dependencies installed by running the following command in your terminal.

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install curl wget gnupg2

Step 2: Download MeiliSearch

You can download MeiliSearch by running the following command in your terminal:

curl -L https://install.meilisearch.com | sh

Step 3: Start MeiliSearch

After the download is complete, you can start MeiliSearch using the following command:

./meilisearch

Step 4: Access MeiliSearch

By default, MeiliSearch will start running on port 7700. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:7700 to access the MeiliSearch dashboard.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed MeiliSearch on Elementary OS. You can now use the powerful search capabilities of MeiliSearch in your applications.