How to Install GlitchTip on Windows 10

GlitchTip is an error tracking and resolution management tool that helps users identify and fix issues in their software applications. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install GlitchTip on a Windows 10 operating system.

Prerequisites

To install GlitchTip on Windows 10, you will need the following prerequisites:

• A Windows 10 operating system
• A web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge)
• Git (version control system) installed on your computer
• Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed on your computer

Step 1: Clone the repository

1. Open the Command Prompt or Powershell on your computer.
2. Navigate to the directory where you want to install GlitchTip.
3. Run the following command to clone the GlitchTip repository:

git clone https://github.com/glitchtip/glitchtip.git

Step 2: Install dependencies

1. Navigate to the directory where you cloned the GlitchTip repository.
2. Run the following command to install the project dependencies:

npm install

Step 3: Configure the database

1. Create a new file in the root directory of your project called .env.
2. Copy the contents of .env.example file into the .env file.
3. Update the .env file to set your MongoDB database connection string.

Step 4: Start the application

1. Open the Command Prompt or Powershell on your computer.
2. Navigate to the directory where you cloned the GlitchTip repository.
3. Run the following command to start the GlitchTip application:

npm start

4. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to see the GlitchTip application running.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed GlitchTip on your Windows 10 operating system. You are now ready to start tracking errors and resolving issues in your software applications.

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