How to Install Kresus on macOS

Kresus is an open-source personal finance manager that is easy to use and secure. In this guide, you will learn how to install Kresus on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A working internet connection
• Homebrew package manager installed on your Mac
• Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed on your Mac

Installation

1. Open the Terminal app on your Mac.

2. Install Homebrew by entering the following command in the Terminal:

   /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
   

3. Install Node.js and npm by entering the following command in the Terminal:

   brew install node
   

4. Clone the Kresus repository by entering the following command in the Terminal:

   git clone https://framagit.org/kresusapp/kresus.git
   

5. Switch to the Kresus directory by entering the following command in the Terminal:

   cd kresus
   

6. Install the dependencies by entering the following command in the Terminal:

   npm install
   

7. Run the following command to start the server:

   npm run build
   

8. Finally, start the Kresus server by entering the following command in the Terminal:

   npm start
   

9. Once the server is started, you can access Kresus in your web browser by typing the following address in the address bar:

   http://localhost:9876/
   

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Kresus on macOS. Now you can manage your personal finances securely and easily.