How to Install Croodle on macOS

Croodle is an open-source web application that helps you schedule meetings without revealing attendees' identities. It uses encryption to protect privacy and allows you to create polls for scheduling.

Here's how to install Croodle on macOS:

Prerequisites

Before installing Croodle, you need to ensure that your system has the following:

• Node.js (version 10 or later)
• Postgres (running instance)

Installation Steps

1. Clone the Croodle repository from GitHub by running the following command on the terminal:

   git clone https://github.com/jelhan/croodle.git
   

2. Change the directory to the Croodle folder:

   cd croodle
   

3. Install the required dependencies by running:

   npm install
   

4. Create a new .env file by copying the contents of .env.sample using the following command:

   cp .env.sample .env
   

5. Update the .env file with your database URL, username, and password.
6. Create a new database by running the following command:

   createdb croodle
   

7. Run the database migration using:

   npm run migrate
   

8. Start the Croodle server by running:

   npm start
   

9. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to access Croodle.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Croodle on your macOS system.

Conclusion

Installing Croodle on macOS is a straightforward process. You need to ensure that you have the required dependencies installed, create a new database, and run the migrations. With these steps, you can set up Croodle and enjoy its features of organizing meetings anonymously.

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