How to Install Typebot on OpenSUSE Latest

Introduction

Typebot is a user-friendly chatbot builder that provides customizable chatbots for websites using a chat widget. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Typebot on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing Typebot on OpenSUSE Latest, you will need the following prerequisites:

  • A running instance of OpenSUSE Latest
  • Administrative privileges on the OpenSUSE Latest machine
  • Active internet connection

Step by Step Guide

1. Installing Node.js

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime environment that is required to run Typebot on OpenSUSE Latest. Follow the steps below to install Node.js.

zypper update
zypper install nodejs12

The above command will install Node.js version 12 in your OpenSUSE Latest machine.

2. Install Typebot

After installing Node.js, you can proceed to install Typebot. Follow the steps below to do so:

  • Create a new directory for Typebot:
mkdir typebot
  • Navigate to the new directory:
cd typebot
  • Install Typebot using npm:
npm install typebot

This command will download and install Typebot in your OpenSUSE Latest machine.

3. Configure Typebot

To configure Typebot, you need to create a configuration file. Follow the steps below to create a configuration file:

  • Navigate to the Typebot directory:
cd typebot
  • Create a new configuration file:
touch config.json
  • Edit the configuration file:
nano config.json
  • Add the following contents to the configuration file:
{
  "botName": "TypebotTest",
  "channels": [
    {
      "type": "web",
      "apiKey": "YOUR_API_KEY"
    }
  ]
}

Make sure to replace YOUR_API_KEY with your unique Typebot API key.

4. Run Typebot

After configuring Typebot, you can now start the server. Follow the steps below to start the server:

node node_modules/typebot/run.js

This command will start the server, and you will be able to access Typebot on your web browser by navigating to http://localhost:9090.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Typebot on your OpenSUSE Latest machine. You can now customize your chatbot and integrate it into your website.