How to Install Dashy on Windows 11

Dashy is a simple and customizable dashboard that allows you to monitor your system statistics and other data in real-time. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the steps to install Dashy on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before you start the installation process, make sure the following prerequisites are met:

• Windows 11 OS is installed and running
• Git is installed on your system
• Node.js and npm are installed on your system

Steps to Install Dashy

Follow these steps to install Dashy on your Windows 11 system:

1. Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell window. You can access it by typing cmd or powershell in the Windows search bar.

2. Clone the Dashy repository by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/lissy93/dashy.git
   

3. Change to the Dashy directory by running the following command:

   cd dashy
   

4. Install the Node.js dependencies using npm by running the following command:

   npm install
   

5. Once the dependencies are installed, start the Dashy server using the following command:

   npm start
   

   This will launch the Dashy server on port 3000.

6. Open your preferred web browser and go to the following URL:

   http://localhost:3000
   

   This will open the Dashy dashboard in your web browser. You can now customize the layout and add widgets to monitor your system statistics in real-time.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Dashy on your Windows 11 system. You can now explore the various features and customize the dashboard to fit your needs.

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