How do I add Apache CouchDB service to Windows service on Windows 10 using CouchDB 1.6.1

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As of my knowledge cutoff date in September 2021, CouchDB 1.6.1 doesn't provide built-in support for running as a Windows service. However, there are alternative methods you can use to run CouchDB as a Windows service. One common approach is to use a tool called NSSM (Non-Sucking Service Manager) to create and manage a Windows service for CouchDB.

Here's how you can do it:

  1. Download and Extract NSSM:
    Download NSSM from the official website: https://nssm.cc/download. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a directory on your computer.

  2. Install CouchDB:
    Install CouchDB manually by extracting the CouchDB 1.6.1 distribution to a directory of your choice.

  3. Configure CouchDB:
    Edit the local.ini file in the CouchDB installation directory to configure your CouchDB settings. Make sure to update the [chttpd] section to allow external access if needed.

  4. Create the Windows Service:
    Open Command Prompt as an administrator and navigate to the directory where you extracted NSSM.

    Run the following command to create a new Windows service for CouchDB:

    bash
    nssm install CouchDB "path_to\couchdb\bin\couchdb.bat" -a "path_to\couchdb\bin\couchdb.bat" -c "path_to\couchdb\bin" -d "path_to\couchdb"

    Replace path_to with the actual paths to your CouchDB installation.

  5. Configure the Service:
    After running the command, a graphical NSSM dialog will open. You can configure the service by setting various options, such as startup directory, arguments, and environment variables. Make sure the paths are correct.

  6. Start the Service:
    Once the service is configured, you can start it from the Services management console or by running the following command:

    bash
    nssm start CouchDB

  7. Access CouchDB:
    You should now be able to access CouchDB through your web browser or applications using the appropriate URL (http://localhost:5984 by default).

Please note that while this method can work, it might not be the most up-to-date approach for running CouchDB as a Windows service. Since my knowledge is based on information available up to September 2021, there might be newer methods or updates related to CouchDB 1.6.1 and Windows service support. Always refer to the official documentation and resources for the latest information.