How to Install KeystoneJS on Windows 11

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing KeystoneJS on a Windows 11 computer. KeystoneJS is a powerful content management system and framework built on top of Node.js.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following software installed:

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Step 1: Install KeystoneJS

To install KeystoneJS, open a new command prompt window and type the following command:

npm install -g generator-keystone

This will install the KeystoneJS generator globally on your computer. The -g flag tells npm to install the package globally, which means that you can use it in any project.

Step 2: Create a New KeystoneJS Project

To create a new KeystoneJS project, navigate to the directory where you want to create the project, and run the following command:

yo keystone

This will start the KeystoneJS generator, which will guide you through the process of setting up a new project.

You will be prompted to choose a name for your project, as well as configure the database, authentication, and other options.

Step 3: Start the KeystoneJS App

Once you have created your project, navigate to the project directory and run the following command:

npm start

This will start the KeystoneJS app.

You should now be able to access the app by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed KeystoneJS on your Windows 11 computer and started a new project.

KeystoneJS is a powerful framework, and there is much more you can do with it, including creating custom routes, templates, and models.

If you need more help with KeystoneJS, check out the official documentation at https://keystonejs.com/docs/.

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