How to Install Vendure on Windows 10

Vendure is an open-source eCommerce framework built on Node.js and TypeScript that allows you to create custom eCommerce solutions. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Vendure on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we start with the installation process, ensure that your system meets the following minimum requirements:

  • Node.js version 12 or higher
  • npm package manager
  • Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017

Step 1: Install Node.js and npm

If you don't have Node.js and npm installed on your system, you can download the latest version from the official website: https://nodejs.org/en/download/

Once you have downloaded the installer, run it and follow the on-screen instructions to install Node.js and npm.

Step 2: Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable

If you don't have Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable installed on your system, you can download it from the official website: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/visual-cpp-build-tools/

Once you have downloaded the installer, run it and follow the on-screen instructions to install the redistributable.

Step 3: Install Vendure

To install Vendure, open your command prompt or terminal window and run the following command:

npm install -g @vendure/cli

This will install the Vendure CLI globally on your system.

Step 4: Create a new Vendure project

To create a new Vendure project, run the following command:

vendure init my-project

This will create a new Vendure project in a folder named my-project.

Step 5: Start the Vendure server

To start the Vendure server, navigate to the project directory (my-project) in your command prompt or terminal window and run the following command:

npm run dev -- --shop-api

This will start the Vendure server and the shop API. You can now access the Vendure dashboard by visiting http://localhost:3000/admin in your web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Vendure on Windows 10. You can now start building your custom eCommerce solution using Vendure. For more information on how to use Vendure, refer to the official documentation: https://www.vendure.io/docs/