## 1. Clone the Repository

Start by cloning the repository to your local machine:

```bash

git clone https://github.com/your-org/mono.git

cd mono

```

## 2. Install Dependencies

Install all dependencies across the monorepo using pnpm:

```bash

pnpm install

```

This command installs dependencies for all packages in the workspace.

## 3. Set Up Environment Variables

Copy the example environment file and configure it:

```bash

cp .env.example .env

```

Edit .env and add your configuration:

- DATABASE_URL: PostgreSQL connection string

- PAYLOAD_SECRET: Random secret key for encryption

- NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL: Your site URL (http://localhost:3000 for dev)

## 4. Database Setup

Run Payload migrations to set up your database schema:

```bash

pnpm --filter=web db:migrate

```

## 5. Seed Sample Data (Optional)

Load the demo content to see the full capabilities:

```bash

pnpm --filter=web db:seed

```

## 6. Start Development Server

Launch the Next.js development server:

```bash

pnpm dev

```

Your application will be available at http://localhost:3000

The Payload admin panel is at http://localhost:3000/admin