How to Install Local Food Nodes on Windows 11
Local Food Nodes is a free, open-source software that can connect producers and consumers of local food. Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to install Local Food Nodes on Windows 11.
Prerequisites
Before you proceed, ensure that your computer meets these requirements:
- Windows 11 Operating System (64-bit)
- Node.js version 10 or higher
- Git (optional but recommended)
Step 1: Download Local Food Nodes
First, download Local Food Nodes from the official website https://localfoodnodes.org/#download.
Step 2: Install Node.js
If you don't have Node.js installed, download the latest version from the official website https://nodejs.org/en/download/. Follow the installation wizard to install Node.js on your computer.
Step 3: Install Git (Optional)
Git is not mandatory, but it is recommended to have it installed to clone the repository and keep up-to-date with the latest release.
Download Git from the official website https://git-scm.com/downloads.
Follow the installation wizard to install Git on your computer.
Step 4: Install Dependencies
Open a command prompt, navigate to the folder where you downloaded Local Food Nodes and run the following command:
npm install
This command will install all the dependencies required to run Local Food Nodes.
Step 5: Configure the Database
Navigate to the config folder in your Local Food Nodes folder and edit config.js.
Replace the following line:
database: 'mongodb://localhost/localfoodnodes'
With:
database: 'sqlite:///localfoodnodes.db'
This will set the database to be SQLite.
Step 6: Start Local Food Nodes
To start Local Food Nodes, run the following command:
npm start
This command will start the server on http://localhost:3000.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Local Food Nodes on your Windows 11 computer. You can now connect with local food producers and make an impact in your community.