How to Install MedusaJs on Windows 11

MedusaJs is a framework for building backend applications using Node.js. Here's how you can install it on a Windows 11 operating system:

Prerequisites

Before installing MedusaJs, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

• Node.js (version 14 or later)
• Git

Installation

1. Open the command prompt or terminal window on your system.

2. Clone the MedusaJs repository from GitHub using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/medusajs/medusa.git
   

   This will create a new directory named medusa in your current working directory.

3. Next, navigate to the medusa directory by running the following command:

   cd medusa
   

4. Install the dependencies required for MedusaJs by running the following command:

   npm install
   

5. Once the installation is complete, start the MedusaJs server by running the following command:

   npm run start
   

   This will start the server on the default port 9000.

6. You can now access the MedusaJs server in your web browser by navigating to http://localhost:9000.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed MedusaJs on your Windows 11 system.

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