How to Install The Lounge on macOS

The Lounge is a web-based IRC client that is free, open-source, and available on various operating systems. In this tutorial, we will cover the steps to install The Lounge on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before we start, ensure that you have the following:

• A macOS system running macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or later
• Node.js installed on your system.

Installation

Follow these steps to install The Lounge on your macOS system.

1. Open Terminal on your macOS system.
2. Run the following command to install The Lounge:

npm install -g thelounge

3. Wait for the installation to complete.

Once the installation completes, you can launch The Lounge with the following command:

lounge start

Feel free to adjust your configuration files as necessary. You can find them in ~/.lounge/config.js.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we covered the steps to install The Lounge on macOS. With The Lounge installed, you can experience the convenience of having a web-based IRC client on your computer.

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