How to Install Docassemble on Windows 11

Docassemble is a free, open-source, web-based platform for creating and automating legal interviews. It's a useful tool for law firms, legal aid organizations, and pro bono attorneys who need to streamline the legal interview process. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install Docassemble on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, you'll need a few things:

  • A Windows PC running Windows 11 or higher
  • Administrative privileges on your PC
  • Python 3.x installed on your PC
  • Git installed on your PC

If you don't have Python or Git installed, you can download them for free from their respective websites. Make sure you select the appropriate version for your PC.

Step 1: Install Required Python Packages

Docassemble requires a few Python packages to run. Open Command Prompt and enter the following command to install them:

pip install setuptools wheel

Step 2: Download and Install Docassemble

  1. Launch Command Prompt on your PC.
  2. Navigate to the directory where you want to install Docassemble. You can do this by entering the following command:
cd C:\Your\Directory\Here

Make sure to replace "Your\Directory\Here" with the actual directory on your PC.

  1. Next, clone the Docassemble repository from GitHub by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/jhpyle/docassemble.git
  1. Once the repository has been cloned, navigate to the "docassemble" directory by entering this command:
cd docassemble
  1. Then, install Docassemble dependencies by running the command:
pip install -r requirements.txt
  1. Finally, run the installation script:
python setup.py develop

This script will install Docassemble on your PC.

Step 3: Start Docassemble

  1. To start Docassemble, navigate to the "docassemble" directory in Command Prompt.

  2. Then, enter the following command:

python run.py
  1. This will start Docassemble on your PC. Once Docassemble has started, open your web browser and go to http://localhost:5000. You should see the Docassemble home page.

That's it! Your Docassemble installation is complete, and you're ready to start creating and automating legal interviews.