PartKeepr is an inventory management software that allows you to keep track of electronic parts, suppliers, and projects. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install PartKeepr on macOS.
Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:
PartKeepr requires PHP 5.5 or higher to be installed on your system. To check if PHP is already installed on your Mac, open the terminal and enter the following command:
php -v
If PHP is not installed, use the following command to install it using Homebrew:
brew install php@7.4
PartKeepr also requires Apache web server to be installed on your system. To check if Apache is already installed on your Mac, open the terminal and enter the following command:
apache2ctl -v
If Apache is not installed, use the following command to install it using Homebrew:
brew install httpd
After installation, start Apache by running the following command:
sudo apachectl start
Test to see if Apache is working by opening a web browser and visiting http://localhost. You should see the Apache default web page.
Next, download PartKeepr from the official website at https://www.partkeepr.org. Choose the latest version and click on the download button.
Once the download is complete, extract the files to a directory of your choice. For example, you can extract the files to /usr/local/apache2/htdocs/partkeepr.
To configure PartKeepr, you need to create a configuration file. Copy the provided config_default.php file to config.php and edit it to suit your needs. You can use the following command in the Terminal to copy the file:
cp /path/to/partkeepr/config_default.php /path/to/partkeepr/config.php
Make sure to modify the following settings in the config.php file:
db_dsn: This is the Data Source Name (DSN) of your database. For example, pgsql:host=localhost;dbname=partkeepr.db_username: This is the username for your database.db_password: This is the password for your database.Create a new database for PartKeepr in PostgreSQL using the following command, replacing partkeepr with the name of your database:
createdb partkeepr
Next, create the database schema using the following command:
php /path/to/partkeepr/app/console doctrine:schema:create
To start PartKeepr, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/partkeepr. You should see the login page.
In this tutorial, we have learned how to install PartKeepr on macOS. With this software, you can easily manage your electronic parts inventory and keep track of your projects.
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