This is the source code for the Sakai CLE.
To build Sakai you need Java 1.8 and Maven 3.2. Once you have clone a copy of this repository you can build it by running:
mvn install
Sakai runs on Apache Tomcat 8. Download the latest version from http://tomcat.apache.org and extract the archive. Note: Sakai does not work with Tomcat installed via a package from apt-get, yum or other package managers.
You must configure Tomcat according to the instructions on this page: https://confluence.sakaiproject.org/display/BOOT/Install+Tomcat+7
When you are done, deploy Sakai to Tomcat:
mvn clean install sakai:deploy -Dmaven.tomcat.home=/path/to/your/tomcat
Now start Tomcat:
cd /path/to/your/tomcat/bin
./startup.sh && tail -f ../logs.catalina.out
Once Sakai has started up (it usually takes around 30 seconds), open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080/portal
Sakai is licensed under the Educational Community License version 2.0
Sakai is an Apereo Foundation project and follows the Foundation's guidelines and requirements for Contributor License Agreements.
To contribute to the Sakai project please follow the workflow on: https://confluence.sakaiproject.org/display/SAKDEV/Git+Setup
For filing bugs against Sakai please use our Jira instance: https://jira.sakaiproject.org/
For testing out the latest builds go to the nightly server page
If you have any questions, please join the Sakai developer mailing list: To subscribe send an email to [email protected]
To see a full list of Sakai email lists and the status of the migration to Apereo Google Groups check out this Sakai wiki page: https://confluence.sakaiproject.org/display/PMC/Sakai+email+lists