How to Install CyTube on Linux Mint

CyTube is an open-source synchronized video and chat solution that allows users to watch videos together and chat in real-time. In this tutorial, we'll go over how to install CyTube on Linux Mint.

Prerequisites

Before getting started with the installation, you need to ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• A Linux Mint machine
• Node.js installed on your system.
• Git installed on your system to clone the CyTube repository from Github.

Installation Steps

Follow the below instructions to install CyTube on Linux Mint:

Step 1: Clone the CyTube Repository

To start with, open the Terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T, and clone the CyTube repository from Github.

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

Once the repository is cloned successfully, navigate to the sync directory.

cd sync

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Now, install the required dependencies to run the CyTube by running the following command in the terminal.

sudo npm install

Step 3: Start CyTube

Finally, run the below command to start the CyTube server.

sudo node server

If started successfully, access the CyTube in your browsers by opening http://localhost:8080/.

Conclusion

This tutorial will help you install CyTube on Linux Mint Successfully. You can now enjoy watching videos together with your friends or colleagues and chat on the screen anytime.