Wakapi is a lightweight, open-source analytics server for coding activity that can track coding activity and generate coding summaries. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Wakapi on your Windows 11 PC.
Step 1: Install Node.js
First, you need to download and install Node.js version 14 or higher from the official website: https://nodejs.org/en/
Step 2: Download and Extract Wakapi
Visit https://github.com/muety/wakapi/releases and download the latest version of Wakapi that matches your system’s architecture. Extract the downloaded file to your desired directory.
Step 3: Install Dependencies
To install the required dependencies, open the command prompt or PowerShell and navigate through to the directory where you extracted Wakapi. Run the following command:
npm install
Step 4: Configuration
Wakapi comes with a default configuration file located at ./config/default.json. You can modify it as per your needs.
You need to provide the GitHub OAuth App ID and App secret in the config/default.json file. If you do not have this information, you can create a GitHub OAuth Application by visiting the following link: https://github.com/settings/applications/new
Step 5: Start Wakapi
To start Wakapi, open the command prompt or PowerShell and navigate through to the directory where you extracted Wakapi. Run the following command:
npm start
Alternatively, you can also start Wakapi by double-clicking on the start.bat file in the extracted folder.
Once Wakapi is started, you can access the web-based interface by typing http://localhost:3000 into your web browser.
You have now successfully installed Wakapi on your Windows 11 PC. You can now use it to track coding activity and generate coding summaries.
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