How to Install Hitobito on MXLinux Latest

Hitobito is an open-source web-based software solution for managing memberships, events, fundraising, and more for non-profit organizations. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step process to install Hitobito on MXLinux Latest.

Requirements

Before you proceed, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

  • MXLinux Latest installed on your system
  • sudo privileges on your user account
  • Internet connection to download the required packages

Installation

Follow the below steps to install Hitobito on MXLinux Latest:

Step 1: Update the Package Repository

First, update the package repository of your system using the below command:

sudo apt-get update

Step 2: Install Ruby

Hitobito requires Ruby to be installed on your system. Install the latest Ruby version using the following command:

sudo apt-get install ruby-full

Step 3: Install the Required Packages

Next, Hitobito depends on several other packages. Install them using the following command:

sudo apt-get install gcc g++ make libxml2-dev libxslt1-dev libssl-dev zlib1g-dev

Step 4: Install the Bundler and Node.js

Now, you need to install Bundler and Node.js on your system by running the following commands:

sudo gem install bundler
sudo apt-get install nodejs

Step 5: Download and Set Up Hitobito

Finally, download the latest Hitobito release from the official website using the following command:

wget https://github.com/hitobito/hitobito/releases/download/1.30.2/hitobito-1.30.2.tar.gz

Next, extract the downloaded file using the following command:

tar -xzvf hitobito-1.30.2.tar.gz

And then, navigate to the extracted directory and install the dependencies using the following commands:

cd hitobito-1.30.2
bundle install

Step 6: Start the Hitobito Server

Now, start the Hitobito server using the following command:

bin/rails server

And that's it! You have successfully installed Hitobito on MXLinux Latest.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Hitobito on MXLinux Latest. Now, you can start using Hitobito to manage your non-profit organization's memberships, events, and more.