How to Install Rustpad on macOS
Rustpad is a collaborative text and code editor designed for online pair programming. It runs on your browser, and it's accessible from anywhere. Here's how you can install it on macOS:
Prerequisites
Before we start, you should have a few tools installed:
- Terminal: This is a built-in app on macOS that allows you to execute commands on your system.
- Homebrew: A package manager for macOS that makes it easy to install command-line tools and utilities.
If you don't have Homebrew installed, you can install it by running the following command in your terminal:
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
Installation Steps
Open your terminal.
Install Node.js from Homebrew by running the following command:
brew install nodeInstall Rustpad by running the following command:
npm install -g rustpadVerify Rustpad installation by running the following command:
rustpad --versionIf Rustpad was properly installed, you'll get a response that includes the version number.
Launch Rustpad by running the following command:
rustpadRustpad will start and log some information to your terminal. At this point, you can open your browser, navigate to https://rustpad.io/ and start using Rustpad.
That's it! You should now be able to use Rustpad on your macOS system.