How to Install KitchenOwl on Ubuntu Server Latest

KitchenOwl is an open source web-based recipe manager that allows users to browse and manage their favorite recipes online. This tutorial will guide you through the steps required to install KitchenOwl on Ubuntu Server.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• Ubuntu Server Latest version installed on your system.
• Access to a terminal window with sudo privileges.
• Node.js and npm installed on your system.

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Firstly, open up a terminal window and navigate to the directory where you want to install KitchenOwl. Then, use the following command to clone the KitchenOwl repository:

git clone https://github.com/tombursch/kitchenowl.git

This command will clone the KitchenOwl repository into a directory named "kitchenowl" on your system.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, we need to install the dependencies required by KitchenOwl. Navigate to the "kitchenowl" directory and use the following command to install the dependencies:

cd kitchenowl
npm install

This command will install all the dependencies required by KitchenOwl.

Step 3: Configure the Database

KitchenOwl requires a database to store its data. You can use any database that is compatible with Sequelize ORM. In this tutorial, we will be using PostgreSQL.

To configure KitchenOwl to use PostgreSQL, open the "config.json" file located in the "config" directory of the KitchenOwl repository. Set the "database", "username", and "password" properties to the appropriate values for your PostgreSQL database.

{
  "development": {
    "database": "kitchenowl",
    "username": "postgres",
    "password": "your-password-here",
    "host": "127.0.0.1",
    "dialect": "postgres"
  }
}

Save and close the file.

Step 4: Build and Run KitchenOwl

Finally, we can build and run KitchenOwl. Use the following command to build the application:

npm run build

Once the build process completes, use the following command to start the application:

npm start

The application should now be running on http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed KitchenOwl on Ubuntu Server Latest. KitchenOwl can be accessed from any modern web browser by navigating to the URL http://[server-ip-address]:3000. From there, you can create and manage your favorite recipes online.