How to Install Vendure on Windows 11

Vendure is an open-source e-commerce platform that allows you to create your own online store. If you're looking to install Vendure on a Windows 11 machine, this tutorial will guide you through the steps necessary to get started.

Prerequisites

To install Vendure on your Windows 11 machine, you'll need to have the following software installed:

  • Node.js
  • Git

You can download Node.js from the official website at https://nodejs.org/en/download/, and Git from https://git-scm.com/downloads.

Step 1: Install Docker

Docker is a platform for developing, shipping, and running applications. Vendure uses Docker to create containers for its various components, so you'll need to install it first.

  • Go to https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop and download the latest version of Docker for Windows.
  • Once the download is complete, double-click on the file to install Docker.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Step 2: Install Vendure

  • Open a terminal or command prompt in the directory where you want to install Vendure.
  • Clone the Vendure repository using Git:
git clone https://github.com/vendure-ecommerce/vendure.git
  • Change into the Vendure directory:
cd vendure
  • Install the dependencies:
npm install

Step 3: Start Vendure

  • Start the Docker container for the Vendure database using the following command:
npm run db:start
  • Start the Vendure server using the following command:
npm run start

Additional Steps

If you want to customize your Vendure installation, you can refer to the official documentation for more information.

Congratulations, you've successfully installed Vendure on your Windows 11 machine!