How to Install Mars Server on macOS

Mars Server is an open-source program that allows you to easily create and manage a powerful GraphQL API for your projects. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Mars Server on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before we begin with the installation process, make sure you have installed the following programs on your macOS system:

• Node.js (version 14.x or higher)
• Git

Steps

1. Open the Terminal app on your macOS system.
2. Clone the Mars Server repository from the official GitHub repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/borjapazr/mars-server.git

3. Navigate to the cloned repository directory:

cd mars-server

4. Install the node modules by running:

npm install

5. Run the following command to start the Mars Server:

npm start

6. The Mars Server should now be running on your system.

To check if it's running properly, open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:1337/graphql which should show the GraphQL Playground.

You can now start developing your GraphQL API with Mars Server.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Mars Server on your macOS system. Now you can start building your GraphQL API with ease.

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