How to Install Foodsoft on Windows 11

Foodsoft is an open-source web-based software for managing food cooperatives. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Foodsoft on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation of Foodsoft, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A Windows 11 machine (64-bit)
• An active internet connection
• Docker desktop for Windows
• Git for Windows

Step 1: Download Foodsoft

To download Foodsoft, you need to clone the repository from GitHub using Git. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Git Bash terminal on your Windows 11 machine.

2. Navigate to the directory where you want to save Foodsoft using the cd command.

3. Clone the Foodsoft repository by running this command:

   git clone https://github.com/foodcoops/foodsoft.git
   

4. Wait for the clone process to complete.

Step 2: Install Docker Desktop

To run Foodsoft on a local development server, you need to install Docker Desktop on your Windows 11 machine. Follow these steps:

1. Go to the Docker Desktop for Windows download page in your web browser.
2. Click on the "Download Docker Desktop for Windows" button.
3. Wait for the download to finish.
4. Double-click the downloaded installer to start the installation process.
5. Follow the installation wizard instructions.

Step 3: Run Foodsoft

After you've completed the prerequisites and downloaded Foodsoft, you can run it by following these steps:

1. Open the Docker Desktop application on your Windows 11 machine.

2. Wait for Docker to start-up.

3. Navigate to the directory where you saved Foodsoft.

4. Right-click on the folder and select "Git Bash Here" to open the terminal window.

5. Run the following command to start the local development server:

   docker-compose up
   

6. Wait for the server to start-up. This may take a few minutes.

7. Once the server has started, open your web browser and enter the following URL:

   http://localhost:3000
   

8. You should now see the Foodsoft login screen.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've shown you how to install Foodsoft on Windows 11. With these steps, you should be able to run the software on your local development machine.

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