How to Install xBrowserSync on OpenSUSE Latest

xBrowserSync is a bookmark management and synchronization tool, similar to Xmarks or Firefox Sync. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install xBrowserSync on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with this tutorial, you will need the following:

• A server or desktop running the latest version of OpenSUSE.
• A user account with root-level permissions.
• A modern web browser such as Firefox, Chrome or Edge.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

The first step is to install the required dependencies for xBrowserSync. This is done using the following command:

sudo zypper install nodejs git

This command installs NodeJS and Git, which are required to build and run xBrowserSync.

Step 2: Download the xBrowserSync Code

Next, clone the xBrowserSync source code from Github by running the command below:

git clone https://github.com/xBrowserSync/api.git

Step 3: Install xBrowserSync dependencies

After downloading the source code, proceed to the xBrowserSync folder:

cd api

Next, run the following command to install xBrowserSync's dependencies:

npm install --production

This command installs all the dependencies required by xBrowserSync.

Step 4: Run the xBrowserSync Server

After installing all the dependencies, the next step is to start the xBrowserSync server. This can be done using the following command:

npm start

This command starts the xBrowserSync server on port 8000.

Step 5: Access xBrowserSync Web Interface

With the server running, open your web browser and navigate to the xBrowserSync web interface at http://localhost:8000. You should be prompted to set up a new account or log in if you already have one.

That's it! You have successfully installed and configured xBrowserSync on your OpenSUSE Latest system. You can now synchronize your bookmarks, history, and other browser data across multiple devices.