How to Install Pepperminty Wiki on NetBSD

Pepperminty Wiki is a wiki software written in Python, available on GitHub. In this tutorial, we will create and install Pepperminty Wiki on a NetBSD operating system.

Prerequisites

  • A NetBSD server, with a registered domain name.
  • Python 3.6 or later.
  • Git to download the Pepperminty Wiki package.

Step 1: Install Python 3

Update your system packages list and install the latest version of Python 3 by running:

$ pkgin update
$ pkgin install python36

Step 2: Install Git

Install the Git package by running the following command:

$ pkgin install git

Step 3: Download Pepperminty Wiki

Clone the Pepperminty Wiki repository from GitHub by running:

$ git clone https://github.com/sbrl/Pepperminty-Wiki.git

Step 4: Configure Pepperminty Wiki

From the Pepperminty Wiki directory, create a configuration file:

$ cd Pepperminty-Wiki/
$ cp conf-skel.py conf.py

Next, we'll configure the settings in the conf.py file.

For example, you can change the following settings:

  • wiki_name: The name of your wiki.
  • wiki_logo: The URL of your logo image.
  • host: The host IP address.
  • port: The port for your wiki to listen on.
  • allow_anonymous_editing: Set to True to allow anonymous users to edit pages.

You can also change the theme_color, flask_secret_key and auth_secret_key to secure your wiki.

Step 5: Install Dependencies

Install the required dependencies listed in the requirements.txt file by running:

$ pip3.6 install -r requirements.txt

Step 6: Launch Pepperminty Wiki

Finally, launch Pepperminty Wiki by running:

$ python3.6 app.py

Visit your NetBSD server IP address with the specified port number in your web browser. You should see the Pepperminty Wiki homepage.

Conclusion

Pepperminty Wiki is now installed and ready to use on your NetBSD operating system. You can now start using your new wiki platform to create and share your knowledge with your community.