Prezet Installation Guide

This guide will walk you through the process of installing Prezet, a powerful markdown blogging package for Laravel. Follow these steps to set up your project and start creating SEO-friendly blogs, articles, and documentation.

#Step 1: Install the Prezet Package

You can install the Prezet package using Composer:

1composer require benbjurstrom/prezet:1.0.0-rc5

#Step 2: Run the Package Installer

To run the Prezet installer, execute the following Artisan command:

1php artisan prezet:install

or if you prefer Tailwind v3

1artisan prezet:install --tailwind3

This command will:

• Copy the package configuration file to config/prezet.php
• Add the Prezet storage disk to your config/filesystems.php
• Copy content stubs to your project's root directory
• Publish the vendor blade files
• Copy Tailwind configuration files
• Install necessary Node.js dependencies

#Step 3: Start Your Server

Once the installation is complete, you can start your Laravel development server:

1php artisan serve

After starting your server, you can verify the installation by visiting:

http://localhost:8000/prezet

You should now see your new markdown blog powered by Prezet!

#Step 4: Generate the SQLite Index

After installing Prezet and setting up your initial content, it's important to generate the SQLite index. Run the following Artisan command to create and populate the index:

1php artisan prezet:index --fresh

For more information about the SQLite index and its purposes, refer to the Prezet SQLite Index documentation.

#Next Steps

With Prezet installed, you're ready to start creating content and customizing your blog. Check out the other documentation pages to learn more about:

• Writing markdown content
• Using Blade components in your markdown
• Optimizing images
• Customizing routes, front matter, and more

Hope you enjoy blogging with Prezet!