How to Install Blocky on Windows 11

Blocky is an open-source GUI tool that allows users to create and manage blockchain networks easily. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Blocky on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• A Windows 11 machine
• Git installed on your computer
• Node.js and npm installed on your computer

Step 1: Clone the Repository

The first step is to clone the Blocky repository to your local machine. Follow these steps:

1. Open the command prompt or PowerShell on your Windows machine.
2. Navigate to the directory where you want to clone the repository.
3. Enter the following command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/0xERR0R/blocky.git

This will download the repository to your local machine.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the Blocky directory using the command prompt or PowerShell.

Enter the following command to install the dependencies required to run Blocky:

npm install

This command will install all the necessary packages required to run Blocky.

Step 3: Run Blocky

After the dependencies are installed, run the following command to start Blocky:

npm start

This will start the Blocky server on the default port 3000. Open your web browser and go to localhost:3000 to access the Blocky dashboard.

Step 4: Connect to a Blockchain Network

To connect to a blockchain network, follow these steps:

1. On the Blocky dashboard, click on the Networks tab.
2. Click on Create Network to create a new blockchain network.
3. Select the blockchain network you want to create from the drop-down menu.
4. Configure the details for your network, such as network name, port, and APIs.
5. Click on Create Network to finish creating the network.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Blocky on your Windows 11 machine, and you are now ready to create and manage your blockchain networks using the Blocky dashboard.

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