How to Install ToolJet on macOS

ToolJet is an open-source low code framework that enables developers to build web applications without writing too much code. Here's how to install ToolJet on your macOS system.

Prerequisites

  • macOS with Terminal
  • Node.js and npm

Installation steps

  1. Open Terminal on your macOS system.

  2. Install ToolJet by running the following command in your Terminal:

    npm i -g tooljet

  3. Wait for the installation process to complete.

  4. After the installation is complete, you should have ToolJet installed on your system.

Verification

To ensure that ToolJet has been installed successfully, you can run the following command:

tooljet -v

If the output displays the version number of ToolJet installed on your system, you can proceed to use it.

Create a new ToolJet project

Now that you have ToolJet installed, you can create a new project. To create a new ToolJet project, navigate to the folder where you want to create your project, and run the following command:

tooljet new myproject

The above command will create a new ToolJet project named myproject in the current directory.

Run your ToolJet project

Once your project has been created, navigate to the project directory and run the following command:

cd myproject
npm run dev

Running the above command will launch the ToolJet application in your browser at http://localhost:3000/.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed ToolJet on your macOS system and created a new ToolJet project that you can now run and further develop.