How to Install QuakeJS on Clear Linux

QuakeJS is a free, open-source first-person shooter game released in 1996. It has gained popularity over the years and remains a favorite among gamers. Clear Linux is a lightweight and minimalistic Linux distribution that is optimized for Intel processors. In this tutorial, we'll walk through how to install QuakeJS on Clear Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

A running Clear Linux system with an active internet connection.
A web browser to download QuakeJS files.

Install Required Packages

Open your terminal and run the following command to update the system:
```
sudo swupd update
```
Install necessary packages like Git, Apache, and Node.js by running the command:
```
sudo swupd bundle-add git apache nodejs-basic
```

Clone QuakeJS Repository

Open your terminal, navigate to a folder where you want to install QuakeJS, and run the following command to clone the QuakeJS repository:
```
git clone https://github.com/begleysm/quakejs.git
```
Move into the downloaded directory by typing:
```
cd quakejs
```

Install QuakeJS Dependencies

Install NPM (Node Package Manager) dependencies by running:
```
npm install
```

If you want to use WebSockets and SSL, additional modules are required. To install, run:

npm install --production uws

npm install --production pm2

npm install --production ws

Start QuakeJS Server

To start the QuakeJS server, run:

nodejs build/server.js

Once the server is running, you can launch the game by navigating to your web browser and entering the URL http://localhost:27960/. Alternatively, you can connect to the game from a remote machine on the same network by entering the IP address and Port number in the web browser.

Conclusion

We have successfully installed and set up QuakeJS on Clear Linux. Enjoy playing the classic first-person shooter game!