How to Install Appsmith on FreeBSD Latest

Appsmith is an open-source software development platform that enables developers to create, deploy, and manage professional-grade applications. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Appsmith on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing Appsmith, you will need to have the following:

  • Root access to the FreeBSD Latest machine
  • An updated system
  • Java 11 installed on your system
  • Access to an administrative user

Step 1: Install dependencies

To begin, you need to install the dependencies required for Appsmith to run smoothly. Execute the following command in your terminal to install all dependencies:

sudo pkg install -y wget bash node npm mongodb gmake gcc

Step 2: Install Node.js

After the installation of the dependencies, the next step is to install Node.js. This is the most important requirement for Appsmith. Execute the following commands to download and install Node.js:

cd /usr/ports/www/node && make install clean

After installing Node.js, check its version by running the following command:

node -v

Step 3: Install MongoDB

Appsmith requires MongoDB to store data. To install MongoDB on FreeBSD, follow these steps:

sudo pkg install -y mongodb
sudo service mongodb start
sudo sysrc mongodb_enable="YES"

To verify that MongoDB is running, execute this command:

mongo --eval 'db.runCommand({connectionStatus: 1})'

Step 4: Install Appsmith

After installing the dependencies, Node.js, and MongoDB, we can install Appsmith by running the following commands:

cd /usr/local
sudo git clone https://github.com/appsmithorg/appsmith.git
cd appsmith
sudo chmod -R 777 .
sudo npm install

Step 5: Start Appsmith

To start the Appsmith server, run the following command:

sudo npm run start

Step 6: Access Appsmith

After successful installation, you can access Appsmith by navigating to http://localhost:8080 in your browser.

Conclusion

With these simple steps, you can successfully install Appsmith on FreeBSD Latest. If you face any issues, you can check the Appsmith documentation or seek support from the Appsmith community.