How to install Wirow on Windows 10

Wirow is a web application that allows you to collaborate with others in real time. It is open-source and can be easily installed on your local machine. In this tutorial, we will cover the installation process of Wirow on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

Step 1: Clone the repository

The first step is to clone the Wirow repository from GitHub. Open your command prompt or Git Bash and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/wirow-io/wirow-server.git

This will clone the repository to your local machine.

Step 2: Install dependencies

Navigate to the cloned repository using the command prompt or Git Bash and run the following command to install the required dependencies:

npm install

Step 3: Start the server

After installing the dependencies, you can start the server by running the following command:

npm start

This will start the server and you should see the following message in your command prompt or Git Bash:

Server started on port 3000

Step 4: Access the application

Now that the server is up and running, you can access the application by opening a web browser and entering the following URL:

http://localhost:3000

This will take you to the Wirow login page where you can sign up or log in to your existing account.

Step 5: Additional configuration

If you want to customize the configuration of Wirow, you can modify the config.js file located in the root directory of the cloned repository. This file contains various parameters that can be tweaked to suit your needs.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we covered the installation process of Wirow on Windows 10. With the right prerequisites and following the above steps, you can easily set up Wirow on your local machine and start using it to collaborate with others in real time.

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