Slims Desktop requires a web server environment to run, even locally. Install XAMPP. During installation, ensure MySQL and Apache are selected. Run both services.
By adopting Slims Desktop, librarians in Polokwane, Tzaneen, Musina, Modjadjiskloof, and every village in between are taking control. They are saying no to expensive vendor lock-in. They are saying yes to offline-first, locally-driven technology.