Build from Source Guide

Complete guide to building DataForeman from source code. Perfect for developers who want to customize, contribute, or understand the platform internals.

Overview

This guide walks you through building DataForeman from source code. This is ideal for developers who want to:

  • Customize the platform for specific needs
  • Contribute to the project
  • Understand the codebase architecture
  • Debug issues during development
  • Create custom integrations

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

Required Software

System Requirements

  • RAM: 8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended for development)
  • Disk Space: 30 GB available
  • CPU: 4 cores recommended
  • OS: Linux, macOS, or Windows with WSL2

Quick Start

Clone and run in development mode:

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# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/orionK-max/DataForeman.git
cd DataForeman

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development environment
npm run dev:rebuild

Access the application at http://localhost:8080

Getting Help

  • Documentation: Check docs/ folder
  • GitHub Issues: Report bugs
  • GitHub Discussions: Ask questions
  • Code Comments: Inline documentation