How to Install ActiveWorkflow on Windows 10

ActiveWorkflow is an open-source automation tool that enables users to combine data integration, workflow automation, and machine learning in a single platform. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing ActiveWorkflow on your Windows 10 machine.

Prerequisites

• A Windows 10 machine with administrative privileges
• Git installed on your machine
• Ruby and RubyGems installed on your machine

Installing ActiveWorkflow

1. Open a command prompt by pressing the Windows key + R on your keyboard, typing in "cmd", and hitting Enter.
2. Navigate to the folder where you would like to install ActiveWorkflow. For instance, if you want to install it directly in the C drive, type the following command:

   cd C:\
   

3. Clone ActiveWorkflow from the GitHub repository by executing the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/automaticmode/active_workflow.git
   

   This will create a new directory named "active_workflow" in your current directory.
4. Navigate to the active_workflow directory by executing the following command:

   cd active_workflow
   

5. Execute the following command to install bundler:

   gem install bundler
   

6. Install the required gems by executing the following command:

   bundle install
   

7. Finally, start the ActiveWorkflow server by executing the following command:

   rails server
   

8. You can now access ActiveWorkflow on your web browser by typing in the following URL: http://localhost:3000/

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have covered the steps involved in installing ActiveWorkflow on a Windows 10 machine. If you have followed the steps correctly, you should now have ActiveWorkflow up and running on your system.

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