How to Install Wiki.js on macOS

Wiki.js is a modern and powerful wiki platform that allows users to create, collaborate and share knowledge easily. In this tutorial, we will be guiding you on how to install Wiki.js on macOS.

Prerequisites:

Steps to Install Wiki.js:

1. Clone the Wiki.js repository

Open the Terminal app and navigate to the directory where you want to clone the Wiki.js repository. Then, use the following command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Requarks/wiki.git

2. Install Dependencies

Once cloning of the repository is done, navigate to the cloned directory and install the dependencies with the following command:

cd wiki
npm install

3. Configure Wiki.js

Copy the config.sample.yml file to config.yml and update the configuration according to your needs.

cp config.sample.yml config.yml

4. Initialize the Database

Initialize the database with the following command:

npm run db:init

5. Start the Wiki.js Server

To start the Wiki.js server, use the following command:

npm start

Once the server is started, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000/ to access your Wiki.js installation.

Conclusion:

In this tutorial, we have successfully installed Wiki.js on macOS by cloning the repository, installing the dependencies, configuring the Wiki.js setup, initializing the database, and starting the server. You can now use the Wiki.js platform to create, share, and collaborate on knowledge with your team.

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