Getting Started
Prerequisites
Java
You need Java 25.
Node.js and npm
Node.js is required to run the development web server and build the project.
Depending on your system, you can install Node.js from source or use a pre-built installer.
Verify your installation
Open your terminal and run the following commands to verify that Java and Node.js are correctly installed:
bash
java -version && javac -versionbash
node -v && npm -vExample output:
➜ java -version && javac -version
openjdk version "25.0.1" 2025-10-21
OpenJDK Runtime Environment (build 25.0.1+9-Ubuntu-0ubuntu124.04.1)
OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM (build 25.0.1+9-Ubuntu-0ubuntu124.04.1, mixed mode, sharing)
javac 25.0.1
➜ node -v && npm -v
v22.17.1
11.5.1Quick Start
Clone the project and navigate into the directory:
bash
git clone https://github.com/seed4j/seed4j
cd seed4jStart the application:
bash
./mvnwOn Windows
bash
mvnw.cmdYou should see logs like:
----------------------------------------------------------
Application 'seed4j' is running!
Local: http://localhost:1339/
External: http://127.0.1.1:1339/
----------------------------------------------------------Now open http://localhost:1339 in your browser.