How to Install OS.js on Ubuntu Server

This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install OS.js on Ubuntu Server. OS.js is a browser-based desktop environment that can be used to manage your files, applications, and more.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you should have the following:

• A server running Ubuntu 20.04 or later.
• A user account with sudo privileges.
• A basic understanding of the command-line interface.

Step 1: Install Node.js

OS.js requires Node.js to run. To install Node.js, run the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install nodejs

Once installed, verify that Node.js is installed properly by checking the version:

nodejs --version

Output:

v12.22.4

Step 2: Install OS.js

To install OS.js, you can download the latest version from the official website or clone the repository from GitHub. In this tutorial, we'll download the latest version. Run the following commands to download and extract the archive:

curl -sL https://github.com/os-js/OS.js/releases/latest/download/osjs-latest.tar.gz | tar xz
mv OS.js-* OS.js

Once extracted, navigate to the OS.js directory:

cd OS.js

Step 3: Install Dependencies

OS.js requires several dependencies to run. To install them, run the following command:

npm install

Step 4: Configure OS.js

OS.js needs to be configured before it can be started. In this tutorial, we'll use the default configuration.

npm run build
cp ./src/server/config-templates/auth.json ./src/server/config

Step 5: Start OS.js

To start OS.js, run the following command:

npm start

OS.js will now be available on http://localhost:8000. You can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to that URL.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OS.js on Ubuntu Server. You can now use OS.js to manage your files and applications in a browser-based desktop environment.