---
title: Environment Setup Guide
description: >-
  Step-by-step guide to set up LobeHub development environment locally or
  online.
tags:
  - LobeHub
  - Development Setup
  - Node.js
  - PNPM
  - Bun
  - Git
  - Docker
  - PostgreSQL
---

# Environment Setup Guide

Welcome to the LobeHub development environment setup guide.

## Online Development

If you have access to GitHub Codespaces, you can click the button below to enter the online development environment with just one click:

[![][codespaces-shield]][codespaces-link]

## Local Development

Before starting development on LobeHub, you need to install and configure some necessary software and tools in your local environment. This document will guide you through these steps.

### Development Environment Requirements

First, you need to install the following software:

- Node.js: LobeHub is built on Node.js, so you need to install Node.js. We recommend installing the latest stable version.
- PNPM: We use PNPM as the preferred package manager. You can download and install it from the [PNPM official website](https://pnpm.io/installation).
- Bun: We use Bun as the npm scripts runner. You can download and install it from the [Bun official website](https://bun.com/docs/installation).
- Git: We use Git for version control. You can download and install it from the Git official website.
- Docker: Required for running PostgreSQL, RustFS, and other services. You can download and install it from the [Docker official website](https://www.docker.com/get-started).
- IDE: You can choose your preferred integrated development environment (IDE). We recommend using WebStorm/VSCode.

### VSCode Users

We recommend installing the extensions listed in [.vscode/extensions.json](https://github.com/lobehub/lobehub/blob/main/.vscode/extensions.json) for the best development experience.

### Project Setup

After installing the above software, you can start setting up the LobeHub project.

#### 1. Get the Code

First, you need to clone the LobeHub codebase from GitHub. Run the following command in the terminal:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/lobehub/lobehub.git
cd lobehub
```

#### 2. Install Dependencies

Use PNPM to install the project's dependencies:

```bash
pnpm i
```

#### 3. Configure Environment

Copy the example environment files:

```bash
# Docker services configuration
cp docker-compose/dev/.env.example docker-compose/dev/.env

# Next.js development server configuration
cp .env.example.development .env
```

Edit these files as needed:

- `docker-compose/dev/.env` - Docker services (PostgreSQL, Redis, RustFS, SearXNG)
- `.env` - Next.js dev server (database connection, S3 storage, auth, etc.)

#### 4. Start Docker Services

Start all required services using Docker Compose:

```bash
bun run dev:docker
```

This will start the following services:

- PostgreSQL database (port 5432)
- Redis cache (port 6379)
- RustFS storage (API port 9000, Console port 9001)
- SearXNG search (port 8180)

You can check all Docker services are running by running:

```bash
docker compose -f docker-compose/dev/docker-compose.yml ps
```

#### 5. Run Database Migrations

Execute the database migration script to create all necessary tables:

```bash
pnpm db:migrate
```

You should see: `✅ database migration pass.`

#### 6. Start Development Server

Launch the LobeHub development server:

```bash
bun run dev
```

Now, you can open `http://localhost:3010` in your browser, and you should see the welcome page of LobeHub. This indicates that you have successfully set up the development environment.

![](https://github-production-user-asset-6210df.s3.amazonaws.com/28616219/274655364-414bc31e-8511-47a3-af17-209b530effc7.png)

## Service URLs

When running with Docker Compose development setup:

- **PostgreSQL**: `postgres://postgres@localhost:5432/lobechat`
- **Redis**: `redis://localhost:6379`
- **RustFS API**: `http://localhost:9000`
- **RustFS Console**: `http://localhost:9001`
- **SearXNG**: `http://localhost:8180`
- **Application**: `http://localhost:3010`

## Alternative Development Modes

**Desktop App Development** — To work on the Electron desktop app:

```bash
cd apps/desktop
pnpm run dev
```

**Mobile SPA Development** — To develop the mobile web app:

```bash
bun run dev:spa:mobile
```

Access at [http://localhost:3012](http://localhost:3012)

## Troubleshooting

### Reset Services

If you encounter issues, you can reset the entire stack:

```bash
# Completely reset Docker environment (delete all data and restart)
bun run dev:docker:reset
```

### Port Conflicts

If ports are already in use:

```bash
# Check what's using the ports
lsof -i :5432  # PostgreSQL
lsof -i :6379  # Redis
lsof -i :9000  # RustFS API
lsof -i :9001  # RustFS Console
lsof -i :8180  # SearXNG
```

### Database Migrations

Run migrations manually when needed:

```bash
pnpm db:migrate
```

### Clean Install

If you encounter dependency issues, remove all `node_modules` and reinstall:

```bash
bun run clean:node_modules && pnpm install
```

---

During the development process, if you encounter any issues with environment setup or have any questions about LobeHub development, feel free to ask us at any time. We look forward to seeing your contributions!

[codespaces-link]: https://codespaces.new/lobehub/lobehub
[codespaces-shield]: https://github.com/codespaces/badge.svg
