How to Install myDrive on macOS

In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install myDrive on macOS. myDrive is an open-source cloud storage solution built using Python and Flask, which provides basic file management capabilities such as uploading, downloading, and sharing files.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following installed on your macOS:

Python 3
Git

Installation Steps

Open your Terminal application on your macOS.
Clone the myDrive repository from GitHub using the following command:
```
git clone https://github.com/subnub/myDrive.git
```
Change the directory to the cloned myDrive repository using the following command:
```
cd myDrive
```
Install the required Python packages using the following command:
```
pip3 install -r requirements.txt
```
Create a .env file in the root directory of the project using your preferred text editor, and then add the following code:
```
ENV=development
SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key
FLASK_APP=app.py
UPLOAD_FOLDER=/path/to/upload/folder
```
Note: you must replace your_secret_key and /path/to/upload/folder with your preferred values.
Run the following command to initialize the database:
```
flask db init
```
Run the following command to create the tables:
```
flask db migrate
```
Run the following command to apply the database migrations:
```
flask db upgrade
```
Finally, run the following command to start the myDrive server:
```
flask run
```
The server will then start, and you can access the website by navigating to http://localhost:5000 on your web browser.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed myDrive on your macOS, and you can now use it to store and manage your files!