Weblate is an open-source web-based translation platform that allows for easy collaboration on software localization. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Weblate on a Windows 10 machine.
Before we begin, it is important to ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
Weblate uses PostgreSQL as its database backend, so the first step is to install PostgreSQL on your machine. You can download the latest version of PostgreSQL from its official website here.
During the installation process, make sure to select a strong password for the PostgreSQL administrator account, as this will be required later on.
To install Weblate, you will first need to clone the Weblate repository from GitHub. Open up the command prompt and enter the following command:
git clone https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate.git
Once the repository has been cloned, navigate to the weblate folder using the following command:
cd weblate
Next, install the dependencies required by Weblate using the following command:
pip install -r requirements.txt
This may take a few minutes to complete, depending on your internet connection speed.
Before you can use Weblate, you will need to create a configuration file with your database details. To do this, navigate to the weblate folder and create a new file called local_settings.py. Enter the following code into the file, replacing password with the password you set during the PostgreSQL installation:
from settings import *
DATABASES = {
'default': {
'ENGINE': 'django.db.backends.postgresql_psycopg2',
'NAME': 'weblate',
'USER': 'postgres',
'PASSWORD': 'password',
'HOST': 'localhost',
'PORT': '5432',
}
}
Save the file and close it.
Next, you will need to create an administrator account for Weblate. To do this, navigate to the weblate folder and enter the following command:
python manage.py createsuperuser
You will be prompted to enter a username, email address, and password for the administrator account.
To initialize the Weblate database with your settings and administrator account, enter the following command:
python manage.py migrate
Finally, you can start the Weblate server using the following command:
python manage.py runserver
Weblate should now be accessible by visiting http://localhost:8000 in your web browser.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Weblate on your Windows 10 machine. You can now use Weblate to simplify software localization and collaborate with team members.
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