How to Install Coral on Windows 10

Coral is a platform built for newsrooms to facilitate better engagement and interaction with their audiences. Here's how to install Coral on a Windows 10 machine.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, ensure that the required prerequisites are installed on your computer. Here are the requirements:

Node.js
MongoDB
git

Installation

The following steps will guide you through the installation process:

Git clone the Coral repository with the following command in your terminal:
```
git clone https://github.com/coralproject/talk.git
```
Navigate to the cloned Coral project directory in your terminal:
```
cd talk
```
Run the following command to install the dependencies:
```
npm install
```
Grab the default configuration file:
```
cp config.default.yml config.yml
```
Install the grunt CLI:
```
npm install grunt-cli -g
```
Build the project using the following command:
```
grunt build
```
Once the build process is complete, start the server:
```
grunt server
```
Open your preferred web browser, and go to the following link:
```
http://localhost:3000/
```
You should now see the Coral commenting platform running on your machine.

Conclusion

Installing Coral on Windows 10 is a straightforward process that requires a few prerequisites and following the above-listed steps. With Coral, you can streamline and improve engagement with your audience, so take some time to familiarize yourself with the platform's features and start engaging with your users today!