How to Install Chirpy on Windows 11

Chirpy is a static site generator that uses Gulp, Nunjucks, and Markdown to help you easily create and maintain your website. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Chirpy on your Windows 11 computer.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following software installed on your computer:

• Git (Download Git)
• Node.js (Download Node.js)

Steps

1. Open PowerShell. Press the Windows key and type "PowerShell". Click on "Windows PowerShell" when it appears in the search results.

2. Clone the Chirpy repository. Type the following command into PowerShell and press Enter:

   git clone https://github.com/cotes2020/chirpy-starter.git
   

3. Navigate to the cloned repository. Type the following command into PowerShell and press Enter:

   cd chirpy-starter
   

4. Install the dependencies. Type the following command into PowerShell and press Enter:

   npm install
   

5. Run Chirpy. Type the following command into PowerShell and press Enter:

   npm start
   

6. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:4000. You should be able to see the default Chirpy website.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Chirpy on your Windows 11 computer. You can now edit the template files and content to create your own website.

Conclusion

Chirpy is a powerful static site generator that can help you easily create and maintain your website. By following the steps in this tutorial, you can quickly install Chirpy on your Windows 11 computer and start building your own website.

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