Introduction
Ghost is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) made with bloggers and developers in mind. It is based on Node.js and has a contemporary, minimalistic, and straightforward architecture that makes it simple to modify and expand. By using plugins, Ghost enables developers to add unique themes and functional enhancements. Furthermore, Ghost features a strong API that enables developers to combine it with other platforms and applications. Additionally, Ghost features a potent editor that offers a clear, distraction-free writing environment as well as support for Markdown, HTML, and CSS. For teams that want strength, flexibility, and performance, there is Ghost, an open-source, professional publishing platform built on a modern Node.js technology stack.
How to setup Ghost in local
Click here to open ghost website
Step 1
Click on the product and then click on "For Developers"
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Step 2
Click on get started
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Step 3. In this step, we select the local install
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Step 4
In this step click on Node.js to visit node.js official website and download node.js. Follow this article to know how to install node.js and npm.
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Step 5
Now create a new folder and open cmd
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Step 6
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Step 7
Now we have to install Ghost-CLI
Ghost CLI is a fully featured utility that will make it simple for you to maintain your Ghost installation updated as well as install and configure Ghost.
npm install ghost-cli@latest -g
Use this commandline in your command prompt and install Ghost-CLI
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Step 8
In this step, we will install ghost using this command in cmd
ghost install local
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Step 9
Now ghost installs successfully.
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Step 10
Copy this URL and paste it on browser to open your ghost website.
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Step 11
Fill in all details and create a new account and start publishing
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Step 12
Now select customize your site
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Step 13
Click on view site
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Step 14
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Conclusion
So, this was how we can install Ghost locally on the windows.
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