Start here
- Try the isolated local preview first.
- Follow INSTALL.md to configure your own database and authentication.
- Back up before upgrades; test the new release locally and review migrations before deployment.
What to know
The downloadable edition is currently a developer preview, not a public product download. It requires Node.js 24, npm, and a supported Cloudflare account for deployment. After extracting the package, read INSTALL.md and run node scripts/verify-package.mjs before changing files or installing dependencies.
Stop if the check fails and extract a fresh copy. The included manifest checks for damaged or changed files; it is not a publisher signature or software license. Then run npm ci, npm run doctor, npm run setup:local, then npm run dev. Open the local address printed by the terminal. Local demonstration access must never be enabled on a public deployment.
Production needs a new database and verified staff authentication.