How to Install Dillinger on Linux Mint
Dillinger is a cloud-based Markdown editor that helps writers to create, edit, and manage content in real-time. It is a popular online Markdown editor that supports various Markdown flavors and syntax highlighting. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Dillinger on Linux Mint.
Prerequisites
Before starting with the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:
- A Linux Mint machine or VM
- A stable internet connection
- A web browser
Installing Dillinger on Linux Mint
The installation process of Dillinger on Linux Mint is straightforward. All you have to do is follow the below steps one by one.
Step 1: Update the system
Before installing Dillinger, you need to update your system to ensure that your system is up to date.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Step 2: Install Node.js and npm
Dillinger requires Node.js and npm to run. To install Node.js and npm, run the following command:
sudo apt install nodejs npm
Step 3: Install Git
Dillinger is an open-source project, and its code is hosted on Git. Therefore, we need to install Git to clone the Dillinger repository.
sudo apt install git
Step 4: Clone the Dillinger Repo
After installing Git, clone the Dillinger repository by running the below command:
git clone https://github.com/joemccann/dillinger.git
Step 5: Install Dillinger
Once the Dillinger repository is cloned successfully, move to the Dillinger directory by running the below command:
cd dillinger
Install the required Node.js packages using the following command:
npm install
Step 6: Run Dillinger
After installing the required Node.js packages, run the Dillinger using the below command:
npm start
Once the command is executed successfully, Dillinger will start running, and you can access it using the web browser.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Dillinger on Linux Mint. Dillinger is an excellent online Markdown editor that enables writers to create and edit documents seamlessly. Once Dillinger is installed, you can start using it by accessing it via your web browser, and it provides all features and support for the various Markdown flavors.