📓Etherpad
Etherpad is the virtuoso of collaborative writing, offering rich editing for wordsmiths, minimalist simplicity, dark mode, image support, video chat, and advanced collaboration features.
What's etherpad?
📝 Etherpad's Symphony of Features 📝
Etherpad: Where Words Transform into Collaborative Masterpieces
In the realm of text editors, Etherpad stands out as a virtuoso of collaborative writing. It's not your typical word processor; it's a conductor that orchestrates your words to create collaborative symphonies. Let's delve into the crescendo of its capabilities:
🖋️ Rich Editing for Wordsmiths 🖋️ Etherpad is your trusted companion for creating rich content. Its WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor ensures that your words shine as brilliantly on the screen as they do in your mind. It's where your creativity comes to life.
🧊 Minimalist Editor for the Purists 🧊 For those who appreciate the beauty of simplicity, Etherpad offers a minimalist editor. It seamlessly blends with your creative process, letting you focus on your work without distractions. It's like having your own creative muse.
🌒 Dark Mode: Night Owl's Delight 🌒 Late-night writing sessions just got cozier with Etherpad's dark mode themes. They create the perfect ambiance for your nocturnal creativity, without straining your eyes. It's a writer's dream come true.
📸 A Pictorial Sonata 📸 Words don't always have to stand alone. Etherpad understands the importance of visuals. It lets you incorporate images into your documents, allowing your ideas to paint a vivid canvas of creativity.
🎥 Video Chat: Collaborative Virtuoso 🎥 Collaboration goes beyond text. Etherpad's plugins make it easy to integrate video and audio chat, turning your collaborative experience into a symphony of ideas. It's the complete ensemble for teamwork.
🚀 Collaboration Amplified 🚀 In the world of collaborative work, Etherpad takes the lead. Its plugins enhance the real-time collaborative experience, ensuring that your ideas flow seamlessly and your projects reach new heights.
🔍 Document Analysis: The Composer's Tool 🔍 Understanding your creation is essential. Etherpad's plugins help you analyze both the author and the document itself. It's like having a backstage pass to the performance, making post-creation a task worth applauding.
There you have it, Etherpad's feature concerto! It transforms your writing into a collaborative masterpiece, regardless of your style or needs. 🎼🎭🚀
How It Works:
Unlocking the Magic of Etherpad
Etherpad is not your run-of-the-mill text editor; it's a wizardry of collaborative writing. Imagine a world where words come together in a symphony of creativity. Let's unravel the enchantment behind Etherpad's inner workings:
Real-Time Collaboration: Picture a virtual stage where multiple authors play in harmony. Etherpad makes it possible by enabling real-time collaboration. Multiple users can edit a document at the same time, and every keystroke is like a musical note in a shared masterpiece.
Version History: Etherpad weaves a beautiful history of your document. It's like a composer fine-tuning a score. You can review and revert to previous versions, ensuring that your creative journey is preserved.
Time Slider: Think of this as your conductor's baton. The time slider lets you navigate through the document's history seamlessly, giving you complete control over your composition's evolution.
Group Chat: Collaboration isn't just about the document; it's also about communication. Etherpad includes a group chat feature, fostering discussions among collaborators without leaving the platform.
Access Control: Like an exclusive club with a guest list, Etherpad allows you to control who can access and edit your documents. You decide who gets a front-row seat to your creative process.
Rich Media Embedding: Words don't stand alone. Etherpad supports the embedding of rich media, like images, videos, and more. Your composition becomes a multimedia performance.
Privacy and Self-Hosting: Etherpad respects your privacy. You can host it on your servers, ensuring that your creations stay in your domain, just like an artist's studio.
Customization: Tailor Etherpad to your liking with themes and plugins. It's like arranging your writing space to inspire your best work.
Exporting Options: Once your masterpiece is complete, Etherpad offers various exporting options. You can publish it, print it, or save it in various formats, letting your creation take center stage.
Cross-Platform Performance: Etherpad is like a talented performer that performs on all platforms, ensuring that your collaborative masterpiece is accessible to everyone.
Open Source Symphony: The beauty of Etherpad is its open-source nature. It's a collaborative composition itself, with a global community of contributors, ensuring it evolves like a timeless classic.
In essence, Etherpad is your conductor's wand, orchestrating collaborative writing into a harmonious masterpiece. It's where ideas unite, creativity flows, and documents come to life.
Steps And Procedure
This deployment utilizes the official etherpad Docker image. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started:
Begin by navigating to the "Create Apps" page and use the search bar to find the etherpad/etherpad application.
Click on the "Install" button to initiate the installation process.
Fill in all the required fields with the necessary information.
If you prefer, you can click on the "Advanced" option to access additional settings (this step is optional).
After making your selections, press the "Install" button to proceed.
Once the installation is complete, you'll be directed to the "My Apps" page, where you'll find a list of all the applications you've deployed.
Copy the Hostname of the ETHERPAD application without the NodePort and paste it into your preferred browser's address bar.
Voilà! You're now able to access the ETHERPAD webpage and explore its content.
By following these straightforward steps, you'll have successfully deployed the ETHERPAD application and gained access to its features through a seamless and user-friendly process.
Installation
| Application name |
|---|
Eg: etherpad(you can put any name) |
| Resource Allocation |
|---|
0-100%(10 % of your allocated resources (CPU, RAM) will be used for this application.) |
PROTOCOL
| Protocol | Protocol Value |
|---|---|
Http | 9001 |
Tcp | - |
| Install with Default | Advanced |
|---|---|
(select this if you want install with default settings if don't have environment value and working directory) | (select this if you want to go with advanced settings, where you select you own environment value and working directory) |
If you choose Advanced option:
| ENV VARIABLE |
|---|
|
| WORKING DIR |
|---|
|
Here use ( use the path after " :" ) |
application/lib/etherpad-lite/var/dirty.db |
Access
| Public | Private |
|---|---|
(select this if you want to make it public) | (select this if you want to make it private) |
Step-by-Step Guide to ETHERPAD Deployment
Docker Image Selection:
Docker Image Name:
ETHERPAD
Application Details:
Application Name:
ETHERPADResource Allocation: Set the desired resource allocation from 0-100%.
Protocol Configuration:
Protocol:
HTTPPort:
9001
Installation Options:
Choose between "Default" or "Advanced" installation.
Advanced Installation (Optional):
If selecting "Advanced," you can customize the environment variables and working directory:
Environment Variables:
Environment variables are dynamic values used by a containerized application for configuration. They are defined as key-value pairs, like
API_KEY=xyz, and provide flexibility to adjust an app's behavior without changing its code.Environment Variables: Define environment variables with keys and values (e.g.,
key=value).
Working Directory:
The working directory is the starting point inside a container where an app's files are located. It affects relative file paths and operations. For example, if set to
/usr/src/yourAPP, an app will reference files from there, like/usr/src/yourAPP/data.txt.Working Directory: Set the working directory for the application (e.g.,
usr/src/yourAPP).Here use ( use the path after " :" )
application/lib/etherpad-lite/var/dirty.db
Access Configuration:
Choose between "Public" or "Private" access to the deployed application.
Installation:
Click the "Install" button to initiate the deployment process.
By following these steps, you can effortlessly deploy an ETHERPAD instance with your chosen configurations. This enables you to tailor the environment to match your application's requirements and specifications. Whether opting for the default installation or delving into advanced settings, our platform ensures a seamless deployment experience while providing you the flexibility to customize according to your needs.
Visual Snapshots
Youtube Tutorial
Check out our youtube video for more clarification.
FAQ
About ETHERPAD image we used.
This is the official ETHERPAD mage.
Can I deploy my own media ETHERPAD with modified configuration ?
Yes, you can simply deploy any version or modified image to our platform by linking your docker hub account to our platform.
Are my data persistent ?
For the free user there is no persistence, and for the premium user you can different type of persistence.
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