Setup Guides

Step-by-step guides to get you up and running

Install Your Minima Node

One command installs everything. Pick your platform.

🍎 Mac

Open Terminal and paste this:

curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/eurobuddha/minima-installer/main/setup-minima.command | bash

Installs Java and everything else automatically. A setup wizard opens in your browser. More details →

🪟 Windows

Open Command Prompt and paste this:

curl -o %TEMP%\setup-minima.bat https://raw.githubusercontent.com/eurobuddha/minima-installer/main/setup-minima.bat && %TEMP%\setup-minima.bat

Installs Java and everything else automatically. A setup wizard opens in your browser. More details →

📱 Android

Download the Minima app from the Google Play Store. Open it — your node starts automatically. More details →

🐧 Linux

Two commands: install Java, then run java -jar minima.jar. View guide →

🍓 Raspberry Pi

Flash Pi OS Lite (64-bit) with Raspberry Pi Imager (enable SSH + WiFi), then SSH in and paste:

curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/eurobuddha/raspberry/main/headless/setup-minima-headless.sh | bash

Runs as a systemd service. Access MDS Hub at https://minima.local:9003. Pi 4 or Pi 5 recommended (4GB+).

After your node is running, write down your seed phrase: open the Security MiniDapp and back it up immediately.

💡 Note on iOS

Minima cannot run on iOS devices. Please use Android or a desktop computer.

🛒 Get miniMerch Studio

The easiest way to create a shop on Minima. No coding required.

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miniMerch Studio RECOMMENDED

Desktop app for macOS and Windows. Visual shop builder — just fill in the forms and click generate.

Why Studio?

No terminal

Point and click interface

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Visual builder

See your shop as you build it

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One-click install

Direct to your Minima node

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Auto-save

Never lose your work

Prefer the command line? Use the CLI version →

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