How to Install Wastebin on Windows 11

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Wastebin, a free and open-source pastebin alternative, on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, you need to have the following software installed on your computer:

• Node.js
• Git

Please make sure that both Node.js and Git are added to your system PATH environment variable.

Step 1: Clone the Wastebin Repository

The first step is to clone the Wastebin repository to your local machine using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/matze/wastebin.git

This command will create a new directory called wastebin in your current working directory.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, navigate to the wastebin directory using the command prompt and install the project dependencies using the following command:

npm install

This will install all the required packages listed in the package.json file.

Step 3: Configure the Database

By default, Wastebin uses SQLite as the database. To set up the database, run the following command:

npm run db:init

This command will create a new wastebin.db file in the data directory.

Step 4: Start the Server

Finally, start the Wastebin server using the following command:

npm start

This will start the server on port 3000. You can access the wastebin by navigating to http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Wastebin on Windows 11. You can now start using Wastebin as a pastebin alternative on your local machine.