How to Install Corteza on macOS

Corteza is an open-source platform for creating custom business applications. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps for installing Corteza on macOS using Docker.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• macOS version 10.13 or newer
• Docker desktop installed on your machine
• Basic understanding of Docker and command line interface

Step 1: Set Up Docker Desktop

If you haven't already, download and install Docker Desktop for macOS from Docker's website.

Once Docker Desktop is installed, open it and make sure it's running. You should be able to see the Docker icon in the menu bar.

Step 2: Clone the Corteza Repository

Open your terminal and clone the Corteza repository to a directory of your choice:

git clone https://github.com/cortezaproject/corteza-server.git

Step 3: Build the Docker Containers

Navigate to the directory where you cloned the Corteza repository and use the following command to build the Docker containers:

docker-compose build

This may take a few minutes to complete.

Step 4: Start the Corteza Stack

Start the Corteza stack using the following command:

docker-compose up

This command will start all the necessary containers for running Corteza.

Step 5: Access the Corteza Web Interface

Once the stack is up and running, you can access the Corteza web interface by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8000.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Corteza on your macOS machine.

Next Steps

Once you have installed Corteza, you can start exploring its features and creating your own custom business applications. Check out the Corteza documentation for more information on getting started with the platform.