CyTube is an open-source synchronized video and chat solution that allows users to watch videos together and chat in real-time. In this tutorial, we'll go over how to install CyTube on Linux Mint.
Before getting started with the installation, you need to ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
Follow the below instructions to install CyTube on Linux Mint:
To start with, open the Terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T, and clone the CyTube repository from Github.
git clone https://github.com/calzoneman/sync.git
Once the repository is cloned successfully, navigate to the sync directory.
cd sync
Now, install the required dependencies to run the CyTube by running the following command in the terminal.
sudo npm install
Finally, run the below command to start the CyTube server.
sudo node server
If started successfully, access the CyTube in your browsers by opening http://localhost:8080/.
This tutorial will help you install CyTube on Linux Mint Successfully. You can now enjoy watching videos together with your friends or colleagues and chat on the screen anytime.
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