Misskey is an open-source social media platform that supports a wide range of features, including cross-posting to other social media platforms and decentralized identity management. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Misskey on Windows 11.
Prerequisites
- Windows 11 operating system
- Node.js version 14 or higher installed on your system
- A web browser
Step 1: Clone the Misskey Repo
- Open your terminal or command prompt.
- Clone the Misskey repo by typing the following command:
git clone https://github.com/misskey-dev/misskey.git
- The repo will now be cloned to your local machine.
Step 2: Install Dependencies
- Navigate to the cloned Misskey repo directory in your terminal.
- Install the necessary dependencies by running the following command:
npm install
- Wait for the installation process to finish.
Step 3: Configuring the App
- In the Misskey repo directory, copy the
.env.sample file to a new .env file: cp .env.sample .env
- Open the newly created
.env file in a text editor.
- Edit the configuration parameters in the
.env file as per your requirements.
- Save the
.env file once you have finished editing.
Step 4: Running the Server
- In the Misskey repo directory, start the server by running the following command:
npm start
- Wait for the server to start.
- Once the server has initialized, open your web browser and navigate to
http://localhost:3000.
- If you see the Misskey homepage, congrats! Misskey is now running on your local machine.
Conclusion
Misskey is now installed and running on your Windows 11 machine. You can use the platform by accessing it through your web browser at http://localhost:3000.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
