How to Install MiAOU on Windows 11

MiAOU is a chat platform designed for developers, allowing them to collaborate more effectively on their projects. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install MiAOU on Windows 11.

Step 1: Download and Install Node.js

MiAOU is built using Node.js, so you will need to have it installed on your computer in order to run MiAOU. You can download Node.js from the official website: https://nodejs.org/en/.

Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the prompts to install Node.js.

Step 2: Download and Extract MiAOU

Next, you will need to download the MiAOU source code from the official website: https://miaou.dystroy.org/login.

Once the download is complete, extract the files from the archive to a folder of your choosing.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

After extracting the MiAOU source code, you will need to install its dependencies. To do this, open a command prompt or terminal window and navigate to the folder where you extracted the MiAOU files.

Once there, type the following command and press enter:

npm install

This will download and install all the necessary dependencies for MiAOU.

Step 4: Configure MiAOU

MiAOU has a configuration file that you will need to edit before you can run it. Navigate to the "config" folder within your MiAOU installation folder, and open the "default.js" file in a text editor.

In this file, you can configure various settings for your MiAOU installation, such as the port it will run on and the database it will use.

Step 5: Run MiAOU

Finally, you can start MiAOU by running the following command in your terminal or command prompt:

npm start

MiAOU should now be running on your computer. You can access it by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:3000.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed MiAOU on your Windows 11 computer!

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