How to Install CyTube on macOS

CyTube is a web application that allows people to watch synchronized videos with others in real-time. It's a great tool for hosting movie nights and other events with friends and family. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps for installing CyTube from the GitHub repository on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before installing, make sure your macOS system meets the following requirements:

• Node.js version 14.x or higher
• NPM or Yarn
• Git

Installation Steps

1. First, open the terminal on your macOS device.

2. Clone the CyTube repository from GitHub by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/calzoneman/sync.git
   

3. Navigate to the cloned directory by running the following command:

   cd sync
   

4. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:

   npm install
   

   or, if you use Yarn:

   yarn install
   

5. Build the application by running the following command:

   npm run build
   

   or, if you use Yarn:

   yarn build
   

6. Start the application by running the following command:

   npm start
   

   or, if you use Yarn:

   yarn start
   

7. Open a web browser and enter the following URL:

   http://localhost:8080/
   

   This will take you to the CyTube login page, where you can create an account to use the application.

8. Once you have logged in, you can create a channel and invite others to join. The channel will allow you to watch videos together in real-time.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed and set up CyTube on your macOS device. Have a great time watching videos with your friends and family!

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