How to Install Lucee on MacBook

Prerequisites

Before installing Lucee, ensure that you have the following installed on your MacBook:

• Java Development Kit (JDK) (Lucee requires Java to run)
• Homebrew (Optional, but useful for managing installations)

Step 1: Install Java

Lucee requires a Java runtime environment. You can install OpenJDK via Homebrew:

brew install openjdk

Verify the installation by checking the Java version:

java -version

If Java is installed correctly, you should see output similar to:

openjdk version "XX.X.X

Step 2: Download Lucee Express

Lucee Express is the easiest way to run Lucee without complex setup.

1. Go to the Lucee Download Page
2. Download Lucee Express (latest version)
3. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a location of your choice, e.g., ~/Downloads/lucee-express

Step 3: Start Lucee

Navigate to the extracted folder in the Terminal:

cd ~/Downloads/lucee-express-

Start the Lucee server using:

./bin/startup.sh

If successful, you should see output indicating Tomcat has started. By default, Lucee runs on port 8888.

Step 4: Access Lucee Web Interface

Open your browser and visit:

http://localhost:8888

To access the Lucee Server Admin:

http://localhost:8888/lucee/admin/server.cfm

To access the Web Context Admin:

http://localhost:8888/lucee/admin/web.cfm

Step 5: Stop Lucee (Optional)

To stop Lucee, run:

./bin/shutdown.sh

Optional: Set Up Lucee as a Service

To keep Lucee running in the background, you can set it up as a launch service. However, for development purposes, running it manually is sufficient.

You have successfully installed and started Lucee on your MacBook! 🎉

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