How to Install CyTube on EndeavourOS Latest

CyTube is an open-source, web-based platform used for hosting and synchronizing online videos, allowing users to create and join rooms and watch videos together. In this tutorial, we will explain step by step how to install CyTube on EndeavourOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, ensure that the following dependencies are installed on your system:

  • Node.js
  • NPM
  • Redis Server
  • Git

Step 1: Clone the CyTube Repository

The first step is to clone the CyTube source code repository from GitHub. Open your terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/calzoneman/sync.git

Step 2: Install the Dependencies

In the next step, navigate to the cloned repository and install the required dependencies using the following command:

cd sync
npm install

This will take some time to download and install all the required packages.

Step 3: Configure the Application

After installing the dependencies, configure the application by creating a configuration file config.js in the sync folder. To create this file, copy the sample configuration file using the following command:

cp sample-config.js config.js

Now open the configuration file and edit the settings according to your preferences.

Step 4: Start the Application

Start the CyTube application using the following command:

node app.js

The application should be up and running on your system. You can access it via your browser by visiting http://localhost:8080.

Step 5: Create Systemd Service

To run CyTube as a service, create a new systemd service in /etc/systemd/system/cytube.service:

sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/cytube.service

Enter the following content:

[Unit]
Description=CyTube Server
Documentation=https://github.com/calzoneman/sync
After=network.target redis.service

[Service]
Type=simple
WorkingDirectory=/path/to/sync
ExecStart=/usr/bin/node app.js
Restart=always
User=username
Group=groupname

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
  • Replace /path/to/sync with the actual path.
  • Replace username with the actual username.
  • Replace groupname with the actual group name.

Save and close the file by pressing CTRL+X, then Y, then Enter.

Step 6: Start the Service

Run the following commands to start the CyTube service:

sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable --now cytube.service

This will enable and start the CyTube service, and it will start automatically at boot.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed and configured CyTube on your EndeavourOS Latest system. Now you can enjoy watching videos with your friends or host your own video websites.