SyncTube is an open-source, collaborative YouTube player that allows multiple users to watch the same video in sync. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install SyncTube on NixOS Latest.
Before you start the installation process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:
The first step is to clone the SyncTube repository. Open the terminal and run the following command:
git clone https://github.com/RblSb/SyncTube.git
This command will download the SyncTube repository to your system.
To create a Nix environment for SyncTube, navigate to the SyncTube directory and run the following command:
nix-shell
This command will create a new Nix environment and install all the necessary dependencies required for SyncTube.
After creating the Nix environment, run the following command to build and install SyncTube:
make
This command will build SyncTube and install it on your system.
Once SyncTube is installed successfully, run the following command to start the SyncTube server:
./SyncTube
This command will start the SyncTube server, and you can access it by navigating to http://localhost:8080 on any web browser.
In this tutorial, we have explained the steps to install SyncTube on NixOS Latest. By following the tutorial, you have successfully installed SyncTube and can now experience a collaborative YouTube player with your friends and family.
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