How to Install Chibisafe on Windows 11

Chibisafe is a free and open-source image hosting/server software designed to provide a secure and private cloud-based storage service. This article is a step-by-step guide on how to install Chibisafe on your Windows 11 computer.

Pre-Requisites

Before installing Chibisafe on your Windows 11 computer, make sure you have the following installed:

  • Git
  • Node.js
  • Yarn

Installation Steps

  1. First, open PowerShell as an administrator.

  2. Clone the Chibisafe repository from Github by typing the following command:

git clone https://github.com/Chibisafe/chibisafe.git
  1. Navigate to the cloned directory by typing:
cd chibisafe
  1. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:
yarn install
  1. Now you need to create a .env file by copying the .env.example file. You can do this by running the following command:
copy .env.example .env
  1. Open the .env file using any text editor and fill in your own configurations based on your needs. Here are some key ones to look out for:
  • ADMIN_EMAIL and ADMIN_PASSWORD: Enter your email and password to login as the administrator.
  • PUBLIC_HOSTNAME: Enter the domain name or IP address that will be used to access the application.
  • DATABASE_URL: Enter the connection string to connect to the MySQL database.
  1. Start the application by running the following command:
yarn start

  1. Once the server starts, go to your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:4000. You should see the Chibisafe landing page.

  2. To stop the server, simply hit CTRL + C in your terminal.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Chibisafe on your Windows 11 computer. This will provide you with secure and private cloud-based storage for your images. If you encounter any issues, please consult the official Chibisafe documentation or seek help from the community forums.