How to Install SyncTube on macOS

SyncTube is an open-source video synchronization tool that allows users to watch videos with friends in real-time. In this tutorial, we will cover how to install SyncTube on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, ensure that you have the following:

• A macOS computer with macOS 10.12 Sierra or higher
• Homebrew installed on your machine

Installation Steps

1. Open the Terminal app on your macOS machine.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:

brew install node

This will install the latest version of Node.js on your machine.

3. Once Node.js is installed, clone the SyncTube repository by typing the following command in Terminal and pressing Enter:

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

This will download the SyncTube repository to your local machine.

4. Go to the SyncTube folder by typing the following command in Terminal and pressing Enter:

cd SyncTube

5. Install the required packages by typing the following command in Terminal and pressing Enter:

npm install

This will install all the necessary packages required by SyncTube.

6. Once the installation is finished, start the SyncTube server by typing the following command in Terminal and pressing Enter:

npm run start

This will start the SyncTube server on your local machine.

7. Finally, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000/ to access the SyncTube client.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed SyncTube on your macOS machine. Now you can enjoy watching videos in real-time with your friends.

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