Environment Requirements

Before using Twilight, make sure your system meets the following prerequisites:

• Node.js >= 20
• pnpm >= 9
• Git

Install Node.js

Visit the official Node.js site and download the latest LTS release.

After installation, open your terminal or command prompt and confirm the versions:

node -v
npm -v

If version numbers appear, Node.js and npm are installed correctly.

Install pnpm

If you do not yet have pnpm, install it via npm:

npm install -g pnpm

Verify the installation:

pnpm -v

Install Git

Download the appropriate Git release for your operating system from the Git website.

After installation, confirm the version:

git --version

Project Setup Steps

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Spr-Aachen/Twilight.git
cd Twilight

2. Install Dependencies

pnpm install

3. Configure the Blog

Before starting the project, update the configuration to match your needs:

• Edit src/config.ts to customize global site settings.
• Update site metadata, theme colors, hero banners, and social links.
• Configure translation options and optional page features as required.

4. Start the Development Server

pnpm dev

Once the server starts, visit http://localhost:4321 in your browser to preview the site.

5. Build for Production

pnpm build

The generated static files will be output to the dist directory, ready for deployment.