How to Install GeneWeb on macOS

GeneWeb is a popular genealogy software that allows users to store, organize, and analyze family tree data. To install GeneWeb on macOS, follow the steps outlined below.

Prerequisites

Before installing GeneWeb, you must have the following:

• A macOS computer running version 10.12 or later.
• A working internet connection.
• Xcode command-line tools installed on your computer.

Step 1: Install Homebrew

Homebrew is a package management system used to install software on macOS. To install Homebrew, open the Terminal application and run the following command:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

Step 2: Install OCaml

OCaml is a programming language that is used to run GeneWeb. To install OCaml, run the following command in Terminal:

brew install ocaml

Step 3: Install GeneWeb

To install GeneWeb, run the following commands in Terminal:

brew tap geneweb/geneweb
brew install geneweb

Step 4: Configure GeneWeb

After installing GeneWeb, you need to configure it before running it. To do so, run the following command in Terminal:

sudo gwsetup

This will launch the GeneWeb configuration wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure GeneWeb.

Step 5: Launch GeneWeb

To launch GeneWeb, run the following command in Terminal:

geneweb

This will start the GeneWeb server. You can access the GeneWeb web interface by opening a web browser and typing the following URL: http://localhost:2317/.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed GeneWeb on your macOS computer. You can now use it to store, organize, and analyze family tree data.

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