How to Install Misskey on Windows 10

Misskey is an open source, decentralized social network platform. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Misskey on a Windows 10 machine.

Step 1: Install Node.js

Misskey is built using Node.js, so the first step is to install it on your Windows machine. Follow the steps below:

  1. Go to the official Node.js website: https://nodejs.org
  2. Download the latest version of Node.js for Windows.
  3. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 2: Install Git

We need to install Git on the Windows 10 machine so that we can clone the Misskey repository. Follow these steps:

  1. Go to the official Git website: https://git-scm.com/
  2. Download the latest version of Git for Windows.
  3. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 3: Clone Misskey

Now that we have the prerequisites installed, we can clone the Misskey repository using the Git command line interface. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Command Prompt application from the Start menu.
  2. Navigate to the directory where you want to clone the Misskey repository.
  3. Run the following command: git clone https://github.com/syuilo/misskey.git

Step 4: Install Dependencies

Before we can run Misskey, we need to install all the necessary dependencies. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Command Prompt application from the Start menu.
  2. Navigate to the cloned Misskey directory.
  3. Run the following command: npm install

Step 5: Configuration

Misskey requires configuration before you can run it. Follow these steps:

  1. Rename the .env.sample file to .env.
  2. Edit the .env file and fill in the necessary values. For example, you need to set the database URL, port, and secret key.

Step 6: Start Misskey

Now that we have everything set up, we can start Misskey. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Command Prompt application from the Start menu.
  2. Navigate to the cloned Misskey directory.
  3. Run the following command: npm start

Step 7: Access Misskey

Misskey should now be up and running on your Windows 10 machine. You can access it by opening your web browser and going to http://localhost:3000.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Misskey on your Windows 10 machine.