Local Environment Setup

Step 1: Install NVM (Node Version Manager)

1. Use nvm to manage node. Follow the install instructions.

Step 2: Clone the VA.gov vets-website repository

git clone https://github.com/department-of-veterans-affairs/vets-website.git

Step 3: Install Node and Yarn

Install node:

cd vets-website

nvm install

Install yarn globally:

npm install -g yarn

Step 4: Install Dependencies and Run vets-website:

yarn install

yarn watch --env entry=static-pages

To view the app open http://localhost:3001

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