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The fastest way to get AnswerFlow running on your local machine. Because we provide a fully containerized environment, you don’t even need Node.js installed to test-drive the platform!

This assumes you only have Git and Docker Desktop  installed.

The Zero-Dependency Setup

Run the following commands in your terminal to clone the repository and boot the entire ecosystem (Next.js, Postgres, Redis, MinIO, and Mailpit).

# 1. Clone and enter the project
git clone https://github.com/codearcade-io/answerflow.git
cd answerflow
 
# 2. Boot the infrastructure and web app
docker compose up -d --build

(Note: The very first time you run this, Docker will take a minute or two to download the images and build the Next.js application).

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You are live! Your local community engine is now running.

  • AnswerFlow Web App: http://localhost:3000
  • MinIO Console: http://localhost:9001 (User/Pass: admin/mypassword)
  • Adminer: http://localhost:8080 (User/Pass: admin/postgres)
  • Mailpit: http://localhost:8025

Need a deeper explanation?

If you don’t want to use Docker, or if you need a detailed breakdown of system prerequisites and manual database connections, check out the in-depth Installation Guide.

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