Installing asciiflow on OpenSUSE

asciiflow is a web-based ASCII art editor that allows users to create and edit diagrams and flowcharts. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing asciiflow on OpenSUSE Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that your OpenSUSE system is up to date, and that you have an active internet connection.

Step 1: Install Node.js

asciiflow requires Node.js, a JavaScript runtime environment, to function correctly. To install it, you can use the following commands:

sudo zypper update
sudo zypper install nodejs

This will update your package repositories and install Node.js on your system.

Step 2: Clone asciiflow Repository

Next, we need to clone the asciiflow repository from GitHub. To do this, use the following command:

git clone https://github.com/lewish/asciiflow2.git

This will clone the asciiflow repository into your current working directory.

Step 3: Install Dependencies and Start asciiflow

Now, navigate to the asciiflow directory by using the following command:

cd asciiflow2

Next, run the following command to install the required dependencies:

npm install

Finally, start asciiflow by using the following command:

npm start

This will start asciiflow on your OpenSUSE system, and you can access it by opening a web browser and entering the following URL:

http://localhost:3000/

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install asciiflow on OpenSUSE Linux. Now, you can create and edit ASCII art on your system using asciiflow. Enjoy!