How to Install Homer on Windows 11

Homer is an open-source dashboard for personal and business use. It allows you to monitor your systems, services, and applications in a single location. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Homer on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Windows 11 installed on your computer
Git Bash installed on your computer
Docker Desktop for Windows installed on your computer

Step 1: Clone Homer Repository

Open Git Bash
Clone the Homer repository by typing the following command into Git Bash and pressing enter:
```
git clone https://github.com/bastienwirtz/homer.git
```

Step 2: Create an Environment File

Open Notepad or your preferred text editor
Type the following inside the file:
```
VERSION=3.7.0
SERVICE_PORT=8084
```
Save the file as ".env" inside the "homer" folder that was created in Step 1.

Step 3: Build and Run the Docker Containers

Open Docker Desktop for Windows
Wait for Docker to start
Open Git Bash
Navigate to the "homer" folder by typing the following command into Git Bash and pressing enter:
```
cd homer
```
Type the following command into Git Bash and press enter:
```
docker-compose up -d
```
This will build and run the Docker containers necessary for Homer.

Step 4: Access Homer Dashboard

Open your preferred web browser
Type the following URL into your web browser and press enter:
```
http://localhost:8084
```
This will take you to the Homer dashboard.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Homer on Windows 11.