How to Install Appsmith on Windows 10

Appsmith is an open-source platform to build applications and workflows using a visual interface. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Appsmith on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Installation Steps

  1. Installation Process

    First, open the command prompt on your Windows machine. Then, navigate to the desired directory where you wish to install Appsmith by using the cd command.

  2. Clone the Appsmith repository

    Run the following command to clone the repository:

     git clone https://github.com/appsmithorg/appsmith.git
    

    This command will clone the repository into a directory named appsmith.

  3. Install Dependencies

    Navigate to the appsmith directory using the cd appsmith command, and then install dependencies using the npm command:

      npm install
    

    This command will install all the required dependencies to run Appsmith.

  4. Start the Server

    Run the following command to start the Appsmith server:

      npm start
    

    This command will start the server along with the Appsmith application.

  5. Access Appsmith

    Once the server is started, access the Appsmith application via your web browser by typing the following address in the URL field:

     http://localhost:8080/
    

    This URL will take you to the Appsmith login page.

  6. Create a new account

    Click on the “Register” button to create a new account, fill in the necessary details, and click on the “Create Account” button.

  7. Verify and Login

    After creating an account, verify your email and login to the Appsmith application by entering your credentials.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Appsmith on your Windows 10 machine.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install and configure Appsmith on Windows 10 operating system. Appsmith provides a simple and effective way to develop applications and workflows using the visual interface. Explore the platform and discover its features to create amazing projects.

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