How to Install QuakeJS on NixOS Latest

QuakeJS is a web-based port of the popular game Quake. It can be easily installed on NixOS Latest using the following steps:

Step 1: Open a terminal

Open a terminal on your NixOS Latest system by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or searching for "terminal" in the application menu.

Step 2: Install git

QuakeJS is hosted on GitHub, so you need to install Git to clone the repository. Run the following command in the terminal to install Git:

sudo nix-env -i git

Step 3: Clone the QuakeJS repository

Clone the QuakeJS repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/begleysm/quakejs.git

The above command will create a new directory named quakejs in your current directory.

Step 4: Install Node.js

QuakeJS is built using Node.js, so you need to install Node.js to run it on your system. Run the following command in the terminal to install Node.js:

sudo nix-env -i nodejs

Step 5: Install the required Node.js modules

Navigate to the quakejs directory by running the following command:

cd quakejs

Install the required Node.js modules by running the following command:

npm install

Step 6: Run QuakeJS

You can now start QuakeJS by running the following command:

npm start

This will start a local server at http://localhost:8080/. Open a web browser and navigate to this address to play Quake.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed QuakeJS on NixOS Latest. Enjoy the game!