How to Install qpixel on Void Linux

qpixel is a pixel-art editor that runs on web browsers. Its source code is available on Codidact – an open-source platform for decentralized knowledge-sharing networks.

In this tutorial, we'll install qpixel on Void Linux using the following steps:

1. Install Node.js and NPM
2. Clone the qpixel repository
3. Install the qpixel dependencies
4. Start the qpixel web server

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• Void Linux installed and running
• A modern web browser
• An internet connection

Step 1. Install Node.js and NPM

1. Open a terminal emulator on your Void Linux system.
2. To install Node.js and NPM, use the following command:

xbps-install -S nodejs npm

Step 2. Clone the qpixel repository

1. In your terminal, navigate to the directory where you want to install qpixel.
2. Clone the qpixel repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/codidact/qpixel.git

Step 3. Install the qpixel dependencies

1. In your terminal, navigate to the qpixel directory:

cd qpixel

2. Install the qpixel dependencies using the following command:

npm install

Step 4. Start the qpixel web server

1. To start the qpixel web server, use the following command:

npm start

2. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to access qpixel.

Congratulations! You've successfully installed qpixel on Void Linux. You can now use qpixel to create pixel art using your web browser.

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