Requirements
Before running the Sifo template, make sure the following tools are installed on your system.
| Requirement | Minimum Version | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Node.js | 18.x or higher | https://nodejs.org |
| npm / pnpm / yarn | Latest | Included with Node.js |
Check that Node.js is installed
- Open your terminal:
- On Windows: open PowerShell or Terminal
- On macOS: open Terminal
- Type this command and press Enter:
node -vIf Node.js is installed correctly, the terminal will show something like:
v18.19.0If you see an error like command not found, install Node.js from https://nodejs.org and then run the command again.
Recommended tools
To make customization easier, we recommend:
- Visual Studio Code — free code editor
- A modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari)
You will mainly use Visual Studio Code to open and edit the files in this project.
Basic skills you need
You do not need to be a developer. These basic skills are enough:
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Basic computer skills | Open folders, copy files, and use the mouse and keyboard |
| Editing text files | Change text inside .ts, .tsx, .json, and .mdx files |
| Using a terminal | Paste and run simple commands like npm install and npm run |
You do not need to learn programming to follow this guide. All customizations are done through simple configuration files.