How to Install QuakeJS on macOS

QuakeJS is a port of the popular first-person shooter game Quake to JavaScript. It is a free, open-source project available on GitHub. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install QuakeJS on your macOS computer.

Prerequisites

Before installing QuakeJS, you will need to ensure that you have the following software installed on your macOS computer:

• Node.js
• Git

If you don't have Node.js or Git installed, you can download them from their respective websites and follow their installation instructions.

Installing QuakeJS

1. Open the Terminal app on your macOS computer.

2. Clone the QuakeJS repository by running the following command in your Terminal:

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

3. Change the current directory to the QuakeJS directory using the following command:

   cd quakejs
   

4. Install the required Node.js packages by running the following command:

   npm install
   

   This will install all the necessary dependencies for QuakeJS to run on your macOS computer.

5. Launch QuakeJS by running the following command in your Terminal:

   npm start
   

   This will start the QuakeJS server on your local machine.

6. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000. This will launch the QuakeJS game in your browser.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed QuakeJS on your macOS computer. Enjoy the game!

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