How to Install WebODF on Windows 11

WebODF is an open source software suite that allows users to view and edit documents in an online environment. Installing WebODF on a Windows 11 machine is fairly simple and straightforward. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the installation process step-by-step.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you'll need to make sure that you have the following prerequisites installed on your Windows 11 machine:

• Node.js (version 14 or higher)
• Git

Once you've confirmed that you have these prerequisites installed, we can begin the installation process.

Installation Steps

1. Open up your command prompt by pressing the Windows key and typing "Command Prompt". Right-click on the Command Prompt app and select "Run as administrator".
2. Navigate to the directory where you want to install WebODF. You can do this by typing cd <directory> in the command prompt.
3. Clone the WebODF GitHub repository by typing git clone https://github.com/kogmbh/WebODF.git.
4. Navigate into the WebODF directory by typing cd WebODF.
5. Install the necessary packages by typing npm install.
6. Run the WebODF server by typing npm start.
7. Open up your web browser and go to http://localhost:8080/. This should bring up the WebODF homepage.

Congratulations! You've successfully installed WebODF on your Windows 11 machine. You can now view and edit documents in an online environment. Keep in mind that WebODF is still in development and may contain bugs, so use it at your own risk.

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