Inventaire is an open-source tool designed for book lovers which helps users to keep track of the books they own and their reading history. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install the Inventaire app on Windows 11.
Prerequisites
- A computer running Windows 11 operating system
- An up-to-date web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc.)
Step 1: Download and Install Node.js
- Go to the official Node.js website (https://nodejs.org/en/) and download the latest version of Node.js for Windows.
- Once the download is complete, run the Node.js installer by double-clicking on the downloaded file.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Step 2: Clone the Inventaire Repository
- Open the Command Prompt by pressing the Windows key + R and typing "cmd" in the Run dialog box.
- In the Command Prompt, navigate to the directory where you want to install Inventaire. For example, if you want to install it in the C:\ directory, type "cd C:".
- Clone the Inventaire repository by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/inventaire/inventaire.git
Step 3: Install Dependencies
- Navigate to the Inventaire directory by running the following command:
cd inventaire
- Install the project's dependencies by running the following command:
npm install
Step 4: Start the Server
- To start the server, run the following command:
npm run dev
- Once the server has started, open your web browser and go to "http://localhost:3000".
- The Inventaire web app should now be up and running on your Windows 11 computer!
Conclusion
By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should now have Inventaire up and running on your Windows 11 computer. Enjoy keeping track of all your books and reading history using this open-source tool!
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