How to Install Xandikos on Windows 10

Xandikos is a CalDAV/CardDAV server that allows you to synchronize your calendars and contacts across multiple devices. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Xandikos on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following installed on your computer:

Python 3.6 or higher
Git

Installation

Step 1: Clone the Repository

First, open your terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to install Xandikos. Then, clone the Xandikos repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/jelmer/xandikos.git

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, navigate to the Xandikos directory and install the required dependencies using pip:

cd xandikos
pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 3: Initialize the Database

Xandikos requires a database to store its data. SQLite is the default database used by Xandikos, so we will use that for this tutorial. To initialize the database, run the following command:

./xandikos.sh --init

Step 4: Start the Server

Finally, start the Xandikos server using the following command:

./xandikos.sh --host localhost --port 5232

By default, Xandikos will listen on port 5232. You can change this port using the --port option. You can also specify a different host using the --host option, for example:

./xandikos.sh --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8080

This will make Xandikos accessible from any IP address on port 8080.

Testing

To test whether Xandikos is working correctly, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5232/.well-known/caldav. You should see an XML response similar to the following:

<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?>
<e:root xmlns:e="urn:ietf:params:xml:ns:caldav">
  <e:calendar-home-set xmlns="urn:ietf:params:xml:ns:caldav"/>
</e:root>

This indicates that the CalDAV endpoint is accessible and that the server is working correctly.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Xandikos on Windows 10. You can now configure your CalDAV/CardDAV clients to connect to Xandikos and start synchronizing your calendars and contacts.