How to Install Joplin on NixOS Latest

In this tutorial, we will be guiding you through the installation process of Joplin on NixOS Latest. Joplin is a free and open-source note-taking application that allows you to write your notes, to-do lists, and much more, in a simple and organized manner.

Step 1: Update Packages and Channels

Before installing Joplin, we recommend updating your system packages, which will ensure that you have the latest version of all packages installed. Use the following commands to update your system:

sudo nix-channel --update
sudo nix-env -iA nixos.pkgs

Step 2: Download and Extract Joplin

Joplin can be downloaded from the official Joplin website at https://joplinapp.org/. Once you have downloaded the file, extract it to a directory of your choice.

wget -O joplin.tar.gz https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/releases/download/v2.3.5/Joplin-2.3.5.tar.gz
tar -xzvf joplin.tar.gz

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Before launching Joplin, we need to install its dependencies. These include Node.js and some related libraries.

sudo nix-env -i nodejs

Step 4: Launch Joplin

Finally, we can launch Joplin. Navigate to your extracted Joplin directory and run the following command:

cd Joplin-2.3.5/
./Joplin

This command will open Joplin on your screen, allowing you to create notes, to-do lists, and much more!

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Joplin on NixOS Latest. Now you can seamlessly take down notes, create to-do lists, and manage all your notes in one place. Happy note-taking!