How to Install QPixel on OpenBSD

QPixel is a web-based pixel art editor that runs in your browser. It is an open source project that can be found on Codidact.com.

In this tutorial, we will be installing QPixel on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

  • An OpenBSD server with root access
  • An internet connection

Step 1: Install Dependencies

QPixel requires Node.js and Git to be installed on your system.

Open the terminal and enter the following command to install Node.js:

pkg_add node

Next, install Git:

pkg_add git

Step 2: Clone the QPixel Repository

Use Git to clone the QPixel repository to your system:

git clone https://github.com/codidact/qpixel.git

Step 3: Install Dependencies for QPixel

Navigate to the qpixel directory and install the dependencies using npm:

cd qpixel
npm install

Step 4: Start QPixel

Start QPixel by running the following command:

npm start

This command will start the development server and will also launch your browser with the QPixel application.

You can open http://localhost:3000 in any web browser to access QPixel.

Conclusion

Congratulations! QPixel is now installed on your OpenBSD server. You can use it to create and edit pixel art in your browser.