Requires Node.js 22 or newer and npm. Run in your projects directory:
npx create-meith my-board
cd my-board
npm install
npm run devOpen http://localhost:3000. Stop the server with Ctrl+C.
Without DATABASE_URL, Meith uses fixed sample data. The preview does not save posts, create accounts or provide writable plugin storage.
- To register and post, connect a local database.
- To host a community, choose a deployment.
- To change themes and plugins, see Board configuration.
- To develop Meith itself, use the source checkout.