Setup via GitHub Fork

This guide explains how to set up your own instance of Lizardware CMS using a GitHub Fork. This is the recommended method if you want to receive easy updates while maintaining your own customizations.

Prerequisites

• A GitHub account
• Git installed on your machine
• Node.js v22+

1. Fork the Repository

1. Navigate to the Lizardware-Dev repository.
2. Click the Fork button in the top-right corner.
3. Select your GitHub account as the destination.
4. Important: Ensure you fork the template branch if you want a clean starting point, or the main branch for the latest production code.

2. Clone Your Fork

Open your terminal and run:

git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/Lizardware-Dev.git
cd Lizardware-Dev

3. Configure Upstream Remote

To receive updates from the official project, add the original repository as an upstream remote:

git remote add upstream https://github.com/Lizardministrator/Lizardware-Dev.git

Verify your remotes:

git remote -v

You should see origin (your fork) and upstream (the official repo).

4. Install & Start

npm install
npm run dev

5. Next Steps

Follow the Quick Start Guide in your browser to complete the Cloudflare configuration.