How to Install Meetable on Windows 11

Meetable is an open source events management application developed by IndieWeb that lets you host and manage online events easily. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing Meetable on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before we begin with the installation, there are certain prerequisites that you need to meet. These include:

• A Windows 11 PC or laptop
• Git and Node.js installed on your machine. You can download and install them from the following links:
  • Git: https://git-scm.com/download/win
  • Node.js: https://nodejs.org/en/download/
• A text editor such as Visual Studio Code or Sublime Text.

Once you have these prerequisites in place, you are ready to proceed with the installation.

Step 1: Clone Meetable Repository

The first step in installing Meetable is to clone its repository from the GitHub page. Here's how you can do it:

1. Open a command prompt or PowerShell window on your Windows 11 PC.
2. Type git clone https://github.com/indieweb/Meetable.git and hit Enter.
3. Wait for the repository to download on your machine.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Once you have cloned the Meetable repository, the next step is to install its dependencies. Here's what you need to do:

1. Open a command prompt or PowerShell window and navigate to the Meetable directory that you just cloned.
2. Type npm install and hit Enter.
3. Wait for the dependencies to download and install on your machine.

Step 3: Configure Meetable

Now that you have installed the Meetable dependencies, the next step is to configure it according to your requirements. Here's what you need to do:

1. Open the Meetable directory in a text editor like Visual Studio Code or Sublime Text.
2. Locate a file named .env.example and rename it to .env.
3. Open the .env file and edit the configuration details according to your needs. You will need to configure details such as your database connection, authentication details, etc.

Step 4: Start Meetable Server

Once you have configured Meetable, the final step is to start the server. Here's what you need to do:

1. Open a command prompt or PowerShell window and navigate to the Meetable directory.
2. Type npm start and hit Enter.
3. Wait for the server to start. Once it is up and running, you should be able to access Meetable from your web browser at http://localhost:5000/.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Meetable on your Windows 11 PC. You can now create and manage events easily using this open source application.