Bolt is an open-source platform originally designed for Boston Blerds, created for building and operating online communities, combining moderation tools, engagement systems, and analytics with a strong emphasis on consent, security, and user experience.

• Docker Desktop installed

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/titamah/bb-bot.git
   cd bb-bot

2. Create your environment file:

   cp .env.example .env

3. Update .env with your own values:

   • POSTGRES_USER - PostgreSQL username (default: postgres)
   • POSTGRES_PASSWORD - Your secure database password
   • POSTGRES_DB - Database name (default: example)
   • SERVER_PORT - Server port (default: 5000)
   • NODE_ENV - Environment mode (default: development)

4. Start the application:

   docker compose up

   The bot will be running on http://localhost:5000 (or the port specified in SERVER_PORT) and connected to a local PostgreSQL database.

5. To stop the application:

   docker compose down

Make changes to your code and restart with docker compose up.

To rebuild after changes to dependencies:

docker compose up --build