How to Install Squidex on NetBSD

Squidex is an open-source headless CMS that allows you to manage content and data. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to install Squidex on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

  • NetBSD installation
  • A non-root user with sudo privileges

Step 1: Update system packages

Before installing Squidex, it's essential to update the system packages to their latest versions using the following command.

sudo pkgin update && sudo pkgin -y full-upgrade

Step 2: Install required packages

Squidex requires some packages to be installed. Let's install those packages using the following command.

sudo pkgin install -y mongodb npm nodejs

Step 3: Install Squidex

Now we can proceed with the installation of Squidex using the following steps.

  1. Clone the Squidex repository.
git clone https://github.com/Squidex/squidex.git
  1. Change directory to the cloned repository.
cd squidex
  1. Install Squidex dependencies.
npm install
  1. Build Squidex
npm run build

Step 4: Run Squidex

Finally, we can run Squidex using the following command.

npm run start -- --urls http://localhost:8080

Squidex should now be running at http://localhost:8080 in your web browser. You can access it and start managing your content and data.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have installed Squidex on NetBSD by updating system packages, installing required packages, cloning the Squidex repository, building it and running Squidex. You can now enjoy using Squidex and manage your content with ease.