How to Install Docassemble on macOS

Docassemble is an open-source software that allows you to create legal documents and workflows through a simple interface. In order to install Docassemble on macOS, you need to follow the steps listed below.

Prerequisites

1. Download and install Python 3.6 or higher version.
2. Install pip package manager which comes with Python.
3. Install PostgreSQL fully configured.

Installation

1. Create a new directory in your desired location where you want to install Docassemble, e.g. mkdir ~/docassemble.
2. Change directory to the new directory, cd ~/docassemble.
3. Download the installation package from the website using below command:

wget https://docassemble.org/downloads/docassemble-2.4.4.tar.gz

4. Extract the downloaded package using below command:

tar -xzf docassemble-2.4.4.tar.gz

5. Navigate to the extracted folder using the following command:

cd docassemble-2.4.4

6. Install all the software required for Docassemble using pip:

sudo pip install -r requirements.txt

7. Create a new PostgreSQL database for Docassemble:

sudo su - postgres
createdb docassemble
exit

8. Create a new .env file using the below command:

cp .env.example .env

9. Edit the .env file and fill it out with your PostgreSQL database credentials.

DB_NAME=docassemble
DB_USER=postgres
DB_PASSWORD=your_password_here
DB_HOST=localhost
DB_PORT=5432

10. Start Docassemble using below command:

python3 run.py

11. Access Docassemble through your web browser using the following URL:

http://localhost:5000/

12. Congratulations! You have successfully installed Docassemble on macOS.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Docassemble on macOS. If you follow these steps, you will be able to install and use Docassemble. Docassemble is a powerful tool and we hope you enjoy using it.

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