How to Install Cagette on Windows 11

Cagette is an open-source software that allows you to manage your local vegetable basket. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps of installing Cagette on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before you begin with the installation process, please make sure you have the following requirements on your Windows 11 device:

Step 1: Download Cagette

The first step to installing Cagette is to download it from the official website. Here's how:

  1. Go to https://cagette.net/ in your web browser.
  2. Click on the "Download" button on the top menu.
  3. Download and save the Cagette.zip file to your Windows 11 device.

Step 2: Extract Cagette

Once the Cagette.zip file is downloaded, you need to extract it to a folder on your computer. Here's how:

  1. Navigate to the folder where you saved the Cagette.zip file.
  2. Right-click on the file and select "Extract All".
  3. Choose a location to extract the file to and click "Extract".

Step 3: Set Up a Virtual Environment

Cagette requires a virtual environment to run properly. Here's how to set one up:

  1. Open the Command Prompt by typing "cmd" into the Windows search bar and selecting "Run as Administrator".
  2. Navigate to the folder where you extracted Cagette by running the command:

cd path/to/extracted/folder

  1. Once in that folder, create a virtual environment by running the command:

python -m venv myenv

  1. Activate the virtual environment by running the command:

.\myenv\Scripts\activate

Step 4: Install Cagette Requirements

Next, you need to install the requirements for Cagette. Here's how:

  1. From the virtual environment, run the following command:

pip install -r requirements.txt

  1. Wait for the dependencies to install.

Step 5: Run Cagette

Once the installation is complete, it's time to run Cagette. Here's how:

  1. Ensure your virtual environment is still active.
  2. Run the following command:

python run.py

  1. Cagette should now be running on your computer. You can access it by opening your web browser and entering "http://127.0.0.1:5000/" in the address bar.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have provided you with a step-by-step guide to install Cagette. We hope that you have successfully installed Cagette on your Windows 11 device so you can manage your local vegetable basket effectively. If you encounter any problems during the installation process, please consult the official documentation or seek help from the Cagette community.

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