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Installation & Requirements

InstaCRUD runs as a Python-based multi-tenant backend application with optional React UI and MongoDB persistence.

This guide walks you through setting up the backend, running MongoDB, and starting the service.

Requirements​

Before installing InstaCRUD, ensure you have:

  • Python with Poetry
  • Node.js with npm
  • Docker or Docker Desktop
  • MongoDB (running on mongodb://test:test@localhost:27017/)

Clone Project​

git clone https://github.com/esng-one/instacrud.git
cd instacrud

From project root:

docker-compose up -d mongo

Default connection address:

mongodb://test:test@localhost:27017/

Backend Setup

1️⃣ Enter backend folder:

cd backend

2️⃣ Install dependencies:

poetry install

3️⃣ Initialize the database:

Option A: Generate mock data

poetry run python -m init.init_mock_db

Once complete, log in with: [email protected] / eastpass

Option B: Initialize AI models (tiers and model definitions):

poetry run python ./init/init_ai_models.py

Option C: Empty bootstrap (only root admin):

poetry run python ./init/init.py

4️⃣ Run backend server:

poetry run python instacrud/app.py

Service will now run on:

http://localhost:8000/

Running Tests

Run tests on mock environment:

poetry run pytest test/lifecycle_test.py

Run tests on a real server (server must be running):

poetry run pytest test/lifecycle_test.py --type=live

Frontend Setup

1️⃣ Go to the frontend folder:

cd frontend

2️⃣ Install dependencies:

npm install

3️⃣ Start the frontend:

npm run dev

4️⃣ (Optional) Generate API client from OpenAPI (backend must be running):

npm run generate-api

Admin panel will be available locally.

Bruno API Testing

A Bruno API testing project is available in the bruno folder.

Run with Docker

From the instacrud root folder, run the entire app:

docker-compose up -d

Summary

You have now:

  • MongoDB running
  • Backend dependencies installed
  • Database initialized
  • Backend server active
  • Frontend operational
  • (Optional) Bruno project for API testing

Your InstaCRUD instance is ready.