How to Install QuakeJS on Void Linux

QuakeJS is a browser-based port of the Quake engine that allows you to play the game in your browser without additional plugins. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install QuakeJS on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we dive into the installation process, you need to have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

• Node.js - version 12 or higher
• Git

Ensure that both tools are installed on your system before proceeding.

Installation

The following steps will guide you through the installation process:

1. Open your terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.

2. Install the dependencies required to build QuakeJS using the following command:

   sudo xbps-install -S gcc make g++ nodejs npm
   

3. Clone the QuakeJS repository using Git:

   git clone https://github.com/begleysm/quakejs.git
   

4. Change your working directory to the quakejs directory:

   cd quakejs
   

5. Install the dependencies required by QuakeJS using NPM:

   npm install
   

6. Build the QuakeJS client and server using the following command:

   npm run build
   

7. Start the QuakeJS server by running the following command:

   npm start
   

8. Visit http://localhost:27960 in your web browser to play QuakeJS.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed QuakeJS on your Void Linux system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install QuakeJS on Void Linux. You can now enjoy playing Quake in your web browser without installing any additional plugins.

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