How to Install Zusam on Ubuntu Server

Zusam is an open-source, lightweight, and easy-to-use web-based application that allows you to browse and perform various operations on your files and directories on Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Zusam on Ubuntu Server latest version.

Prerequisites

• Ubuntu Server latest version
• sudo user privileges
• Internet connectivity

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

1. Open the terminal and login with your sudo user credentials.

2. Update your package list and upgrade your system packages by running the following commands.

   sudo apt update
   
   sudo apt upgrade -y
   

3. Install the required dependencies by entering the following command.

   sudo apt install git npm nodejs-legacy -y
   

Step 2: Clone the Zusam Repository

1. Clone the Zusam repository using the git command.

   git clone https://github.com/zusam/zusam.git
   

2. Move to the cloned directory.

   cd zusam
   

Step 3: Install Zusam

1. Install Zusam using the npm command.

   sudo npm install
   

2. Build Zusam by running the following commands.

   sudo npm run build
   

   This will generate the build files in the 'dist' directory.

Step 4: Run Zusam

1. Run Zusam using the following command.

   sudo npm start
   

2. Check if Zusam is running by opening a web browser and entering the URL http://localhost:4000.

3. You will see the Zusam login page. Enter the default username zusam and password zusam to log in.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to install Zusam on Ubuntu Server. Now you can explore Zusam's features and perform various operations on your files and directories. Happy file browsing!