How to Install Talkyard on Windows 10

Talkyard is a modern, open-source forum and discussion platform that can be installed on Windows 10. In this tutorial, we will look at the steps involved in installing Talkyard on Windows 10 in the markdown format.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A Windows 10 computer
• An internet connection
• A Command Prompt or PowerShell with admin privileges
• Docker Desktop installed on your computer

Installation

Follow the steps below to install Talkyard on your Windows 10 computer:

1. Open up Command Prompt or PowerShell as an administrator.

2. Run the following command to download the Talkyard Docker Compose file:

   curl -o docker-compose.yml https://raw.githubusercontent.com/debiki/talkyard-prod-one/blob/master/docker-compose.yml
   

3. Verify that the file has been downloaded by running the following command:

   ls
   

   You should see the docker-compose.yml file among the list of files displayed.

4. Run the following command to start the Talkyard application using Docker Compose:

   docker-compose up
   

5. Wait for the application to start. You will see a lot of text scrolling in the Command Prompt or PowerShell window.

6. Visit http://localhost:9000 in your web browser to access the Talkyard application.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and started Talkyard on your Windows 10 computer.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have looked at the steps involved in installing Talkyard on a Windows 10 computer using Docker Compose. By following these steps, you can set up Talkyard and start using it to create forums and discussions. Enjoy!