Question 1

How do I install Craft CMS locally with craftman?

Accepted Answer

After installing craftman via the script, run 'craftman install' in your project directory. It automatically sets up Docker containers and configures Craft CMS, with options to specify ports like '--port=8080'.

Question 2

Can I deploy Craft CMS to AWS using craftman?

Accepted Answer

No, craftman is optimized for Heroku deployment and lacks built-in support for AWS. You would need to manually handle deployment scripts or use other tools for AWS integration.

Question 3

What's better for Craft CMS: craftman or manual Docker setup?

Accepted Answer

Craftman is faster for bootstrapping and managing containers via CLI, while manual setup offers more control and customization for complex configurations. Choose based on your need for automation versus flexibility.

Question 4

How to create a custom plugin for craftman?

Accepted Answer

Create a plugin file in ~/.craftman/plugins/ with functions prefixed by your plugin name (e.g., pluginname__usage). Follow the naming rules in the README, and use hooks for integration with core commands.

Question 5

Does craftman support Craft CMS 4?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't specify version compatibility, but since it downloads Craft CMS from the official site, it likely supports recent versions. Check the repository for updates or test with the latest Craft CMS release.

Question 6

How to backup and restore MySQL databases with craftman?

Accepted Answer

Use 'craftman mysql:backup' to create a backup in the backups/ directory, and 'craftman mysql:restore <file>' to restore from a .sql.gz file. Hooks allow custom preprocessing of SQL files before operations.

Question 7

What if craftman installation fails?

Accepted Answer

Use force flags like '-F -O -R' with the install command to redownload Craft CMS, regenerate configurations, and recreate containers, as troubleshooting steps in the README suggest.

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