How to Install SyncTube on POP! OS Latest

SyncTube is a free and open-source web application that allows users to watch YouTube videos simultaneously in real-time with their friends or anyone around the world. It is a great tool for people who want to watch and discuss videos with others in real-time. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install SyncTube on POP! OS Latest.

Prerequisites

• A Linux-based system. (In this tutorial, we will be using POP! OS Latest)
• A web browser installed on your system. (Google Chrome, Firefox, or any other browser)
• Administrative privileges to install packages via the terminal.

Step 1: Install Git

The first step is to install Git if it is not already installed on your system. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install git

Step 2: Clone the SyncTube Repository

Once Git is installed, you can clone the SyncTube repository from GitHub. To do this, run the following command in your terminal:

git clone https://github.com/RblSb/SyncTube.git

This will create a copy of the SyncTube repository in your current working directory.

Step 3: Install Node.js

Next, you need to install Node.js on your system. Node.js is a JavaScript runtime that allows developers to build applications using JavaScript. To install Node.js, run the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt-get install nodejs

Step 4: Install npm

npm is a package manager for Node.js. You need to install it on your system to install the required dependencies for SyncTube. To install npm, run the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt-get install npm

Step 5: Install the Required Dependencies

Now you need to navigate to the SyncTube directory and install the required dependencies. To do this, run the following commands in your terminal:

cd SyncTube
npm install

Step 6: Start SyncTube

Finally, you can start SyncTube by running the following command in your terminal:

npm start

This will start the SyncTube web application, and you can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install SyncTube on POP! OS Latest. Now you can enjoy watching YouTube videos simultaneously with your friends or anyone around the world in real-time. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to ask for assistance from the SyncTube community or the POP! OS community.

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