Overview
This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Mindmaps, an open-source mind mapping tool which can be found at https://github.com/drichard/mindmaps, on a Windows 10 system.
Prerequisites
Step 1: Download and Install Git
- Download the Git installation file from the link provided above.
- Once the download is complete, run the installation file.
- Follow the prompts in the installation wizard to complete the installation process.
- Ensure that Git is installed correctly by opening the Command Prompt and typing
git --version. If Git is installed correctly, the version number will be displayed.
Step 2: Download and Install Node.js
- Download the Node.js installation file from the link provided above.
- Once the download is complete, run the installation file.
- Follow the prompts in the installation wizard to complete the installation process.
Step 3: Clone the Mindmaps Repository
- Open the Command Prompt.
- Navigate to the directory in which you want to install Mindmaps by using the
cd command. For example, if you want to install Mindmaps in the Documents folder, type cd Documents.
- Clone the Mindmaps repository by typing
git clone https://github.com/drichard/mindmaps.git.
- After the cloning process has completed, navigate to the
mindmaps directory by typing cd mindmaps.
Step 4: Install Dependencies and Start the Application
- In the
mindmaps directory, type npm install to install the project dependencies.
- Once the installation process is complete, type
npm start to start the application.
Step 5: Access Mindmaps
- Open your web browser and go to
localhost:3000.
- Mindmaps should now be accessible from your web browser.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Mindmaps on your Windows 10 system.
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