How to Install HedgeDoc on OpenSUSE Latest

HedgeDoc is a self-hosted collaborative markdown editor designed to simplify team collaboration and knowledge sharing. With HedgeDoc, teams can easily create, edit, and share documents in real-time through a web-based interface. This tutorial will guide you through the installation of HedgeDoc on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

  • A running instance of OpenSUSE Latest.
  • SSH access to your server with root or sudo privileges.
  • Basic knowledge of terminal commands and file editing.

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing HedgeDoc, update your server to the latest software packages available. Use the following command:

sudo zypper update

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

HedgeDoc requires the following dependencies to run:

  • git
  • Node.js v12 or higher
  • npm
  • Yarn

To install these dependencies, run the following command:

sudo zypper in git nodejs14 npm yarn

Step 3: Clone HedgeDoc Github Repository

Next, clone the HedgeDoc Github repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/hedgedoc/hedgedoc.git

Step 4: Install Required Packages using Yarn

Once the repository has been cloned, navigate to the cloned directory and install the required packages using yarn:

cd hedgedoc
yarn install --prod

Step 5: Start HedgeDoc

Once all the dependencies have been installed, you can start HedgeDoc using the following command:

yarn start

This command will start HedgeDoc and enable it to listen on port 3000.

Step 6: Access HedgeDoc in Browser

Navigate to http://your-server-ip:3000 in your browser to access HedgeDoc.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed HedgeDoc on OpenSUSE Latest. You can now start collaborating with your teams on HedgeDoc, creating and sharing markdown documents in real-time. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave them in the comments below.