How to Install Gladys on Linux Mint Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Gladys on Linux Mint. Gladys is an open-source home automation system that allows you to control and monitor devices in your home.

System Requirements

• Linux Mint Latest
• Node.js v8.11.3 or higher
• Git

Steps to Install Gladys

1. Open your terminal by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+T keys or by searching for it on the app launcher.

2. Install Node.js by running the following command:

   sudo apt install nodejs   
   

3. Install Git by running the following command:

   sudo apt install git   
   

4. Clone the Gladys repository to your local machine by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/GladysAssistant/Gladys gladys
   

5. Navigate to the Gladys directory by running the following command:

   cd gladys
   

6. Install the required Node.js packages by running the following command:

   npm install
   

7. Run Gladys by running the following command:

   NODE_ENV=production npm start
   

8. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080 to access Gladys.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Gladys on Linux Mint Latest.

Note: It is recommended to run Gladys as a service. You can use tools like pm2 to achieve that.