How to install WeTTY on macOS

WeTTY is a web-based terminal that allows you to access your command-line interface from any device with a web browser. Here's how to install WeTTY on macOS:

Prerequisites

Before you get started, make sure you have the following installed on your macOS system:

• Node.js
• Git

Installation

1. Open Terminal on your macOS system.

2. Clone the WeTTY repository by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/butlerx/wetty.git
   

3. Change to the WeTTY directory:

   cd wetty
   

4. Install the required Node.js packages:

   npm install
   

5. Build the WeTTY application:

   npm run build
   

6. Run the application:

   npm start
   

   You should see a message indicating that the application is listening on a specified port.

7. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the WeTTY terminal.

   If you want to access the terminal from another device, substitute localhost in the URL with the IP address or hostname of your macOS system.

Conclusion

That's it! You now have WeTTY installed and running on your macOS system. Enjoy accessing your command-line interface from any device with a web browser.

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