How to Install Chowdown.io on Windows 10

Chowdown.io is an open-source recipe management tool that helps users create beautiful and printable recipe books. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install Chowdown.io on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

You will need the following programs installed on your computer:

  1. Git
  2. Node.js
  3. NPM

Step 1: Clone the Chowdown.io Repository

First, open the command prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to install Chowdown.io.

Run the following command to clone the Chowdown.io repository:

git clone https://github.com/clarklab/chowdown.git

Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the newly created Chowdown directory:

cd chowdown

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Chowdown.io requires several dependencies to function properly. Run the following command to install them using NPM:

npm install

This command will install all the required packages listed in the package.json file.

Step 3: Run Chowdown.io

After the installation process is complete, run the following command to start Chowdown.io:

npm start

This command will start the development server and open Chowdown.io in your default browser.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Chowdown.io on your Windows 10 computer. You can now create, manage and print recipe books using Chowdown.io.

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