How to Install KeystoneJS on macOS

Introduction

KeystoneJS is an open-source content management system (CMS) and web application framework that is built on Node.js. It provides a powerful backend for creating scalable web applications and supports popular front-end frameworks such as React and Angular. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install KeystoneJS on a macOS.

Prerequisites

• macOS installed
• Node.js installed

Step 1: Install KeystoneJS

1. Open up the terminal on your macOS.
2. Navigate to the directory where you want to install KeystoneJS

   cd path/to/directory
   

3. Run the following command to install KeystoneJS

   npm install --save-dev keystone
   

Step 2: Create a KeystoneJS Project

1. Navigate to the directory where KeystoneJS was installed

   cd node_modules/keystone
   

2. Run the following command to generate a new KeystoneJS project

   sudo node ./cli ./create-app
   

   Note: Run the above command with 'sudo' if you face any permission issues.
3. Follow the prompts to generate the project, which includes setting up the admin user details like email and password.

Step 3: Run KeystoneJS

1. Navigate to the created KeystoneJS project directory

   cd path/to/created/project
   

2. Start the KeystoneJS server by running the following command

   node keystone
   

3. Open a browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000/ to view the KeystoneJS project page.

Conclusion

By following the above tutorial, you should now have KeystoneJS installed and running on your macOS. You can now begin to create your own KeystoneJS projects and take advantage of the built-in features and functionality.

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