How to Install Turtl on OpenBSD

Turtl is a secure and encrypted note-taking and bookmarking application. It's available for Linux, Windows, and macOS, but it's not straightforward to install it on OpenBSD. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of installing Turtl on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:

• OpenBSD installed and up-to-date.
• A terminal or command-line interface.

Step 1: Install the Required Packages

We need to install the packages that Turtl depends on. Open the terminal and run the following command to install them:

sudo pkg_add node npm pkg-config sqlite3

Step 2: Download Turtl

Then, download the appropriate Turtl package for OpenBSD from their website https://turtl.it/download/. It's recommended to use the LTS version since it's the most stable.

wget https://github.com/turtl/desktop/releases/download/v0.7.4-4/Turtl-Setup-0.7.4-4-x86_64.openbsd.tar.gz

Step 3: Extract the Turtl Package

Extract the downloaded Turtl package in your home directory.

tar xvzf Turtl-Setup-0.7.4-4-x86_64.openbsd.tar.gz -C ~/

Navigate to the extracted folder by executing:

cd ~/turtl

Step 4: Run Turtl

Launch Turtl by running the start command:

npm start

This command will open the Turtl login window in your default web browser. Create a new account or log in with your existing Turtl credentials.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Turtl on OpenBSD.

Conclusion

Turtl is an excellent privacy-focused note-taking application that ensures your data is safe and secure from prying eyes. We have successfully installed Turtl on OpenBSD, and you can now take advantage of its robust features. You're now free to enjoy the seamless note-taking experience that Turtl offers!