How to Install Glosa on Windows 11

Glosa is a free and open source project that allows you to create your own vocabulary lists and study them using various techniques. In order to install Glosa on Windows 11, you will need to follow these steps:

  1. Download and install Node.js- To install Glosa on Windows 11, you will need to first install Node.js. You can download the latest version of Node.js from the official website - https://nodejs.org/en/download/. Once you have downloaded the installer, run it and follow the prompts to install Node.js on your system.

  2. Clone the Glosa repository-

Open the command prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to install Glosa. Then type the following command:

git clone https://github.com/glosa/glosa-server.git

This will clone the Glosa repository onto your system.

  1. Install the dependencies-

After cloning the repository navigate inside the repository:

cd glosa-server

Then, install the dependencies using the npm package manager. Type the following command:

npm install
  1. Launch the Glosa server-

After all the dependencies have been installed, launch the server. Type the following command:

npm start

This will start the Glosa server and run it on the default port (3000).

  1. Access the Glosa UI-

After the server has successfully launched, open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000. This will bring up the Glosa user interface, where you can create your own vocabulary lists, study them using various techniques, and track your progress.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Glosa on your Windows 11 system!

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