PushBits is an open-source server that allows for easy push notifications for various platforms. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install it on Windows 11:
PushBits requires Node.js to be installed on your system. Head over to the Node.js website and download and install the latest version for Windows.
Navigate to the PushBits Github page and click on the "Code" button. Select "Download ZIP" and extract the contents to a folder of your choice.
In the folder where you extracted PushBits, open up Windows Command Prompt or PowerShell and run the following command to install dependencies:
npm install
This will install all the necessary packages required to run PushBits.
Next, copy the config.example.js file to config.js and configure it based on your needs. For example, you can change the port number or set up authentication for PushBits.
cp config.example.js config.js
Finally, start PushBits by running the following command:
npm start
You should see a message in the console saying that PushBits is running on the configured port.
You can test PushBits by sending a POST request to http://localhost:<port>/send with the following JSON payload:
{
"title": "Test Notification",
"body": "This is a test notification from PushBits"
}
Replace <port> with the port number you configured in config.js. If everything is set up correctly, you should receive a push notification on your device.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed PushBits on Windows 11.
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