Install all of the application dependencies by typing the following when you're in the base directory:
npm install
After all of the application dependencies have been installed, you can start the server with:
npm start
Once running, you can access your server at http://127.0.0.1:5000/.
Kill the server at any time with CTRL+C.
You can find a tutorial on how to get a virtual machine up and running with all the necessary tools by visiting http://huskr.sisk.io/howto.