How to Install Dashy on macOS

This tutorial will guide you through the steps required to install Dashy on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:

Open the terminal on your macOS.
- To launch the terminal, press Command + Space on your keyboard to open the Spotlight search and type in "Terminal"; then, press the Return key.

Install the Homebrew package manager by running the following command in the terminal:

/usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"

Next, install Node.js using Homebrew. To do this, run the following command:
```
brew install node
```
Clone the Dashy repository from GitHub using the following command:
```
git clone https://github.com/lissy93/dashy.git
```
Change the working directory to the cloned Dashy repository by running:
```
cd dashy
```
Install the required dependencies using the following command:
```
npm install
```
Next, create a .env file in the root directory of the cloned repository using the command:
```
touch .env
```
Open the .env file in your preferred text editor and add the following values:
```
PORT=3000
BASE_URL=http://localhost:3000
```
Save the changes and exit the text editor.
Finally, start the Dashy server using the command:
```
npm start
```
Visit http://localhost:3000 in your web browser to access the Dashy dashboard.

Congratulations! You've successfully installed Dashy on your macOS.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!