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@ -76,22 +76,32 @@ OBS, Streamlabs, Restream and many others have been used with Owncast. [Read mor
## Building from Source
Owncast consists of two projects.
1. The Owncast backend written in Go.
1. The frontend written in React.
[Read more about running from source](https://owncast.online/docs/building/).
### Backend
The Owncast backend is a service written in Go.
1. Ensure you have the gcc compiler installed.
1. Ensure you have a c compiler installed.
1. Install the [Go toolchain](https://golang.org/dl/) (1.16 or above).
1. Clone the repo. `git clone https://github.com/owncast/owncast`
1. `go run main.go` will run from source.
1. Visit `http://yourserver:8080` to access the web interface or `http://yourserver:8080/admin` to access the admin.
1. Point your [broadcasting software](https://owncast.online/docs/broadcasting/) at your new server and start streaming.
There is also a supplied `Dockerfile` so you can spin it up from source with little effort. [Read more about running from source](https://owncast.online/docs/building/).
### Frontend
The Owncast [Web Frontend](web/) is a React application that is worked on seperately from the backend. Visit the [web readme](web/README.md) for details.
The frontend is the web interface that includes the player, chat, embed components, and other UI.
1. This project lives in the `web` directory.
1. Run `npm install` to install the Javascript dependencies.
1. Run `npm run dev`
## Contributing
@ -103,15 +113,7 @@ We’ve been very lucky to have this so far, so maybe you can help us with your
There is a larger, more detailed, and more up-to-date [guide for helping contribute to Owncast on our website](https://owncast.online/help/).
### Architecture
Owncast consists of two repositories with two standalone projects. [The repo you're looking at now](https://github.com/owncast/owncast) is the core repository with the backend and frontend.
### Suggestions when working with the Owncast codebase
1. Install [golangci-lint](https://golangci-lint.run/usage/install/) for helpful warnings and suggestions [directly in your editor](https://golangci-lint.run/usage/integrations/) when writing Go.
1. If using VSCode install the [lit-html](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=bierner.lit-html) extension to aid in syntax highlighting of our frontend HTML + Preact.
1. Run the project with `go run main.go`.
<!-- LICENSE -->
@ -126,6 +128,6 @@ Distributed under the MIT License. See `LICENSE` for more information.
Project chat: [Join us on Rocket.Chat](https://owncast.rocket.chat/home) if you want to contribute, follow along, or if you have questions.
Gabe Kangas - [@gabek@fosstodon.org](https://fosstodon.org/@gabek) - email [gabek@real-ity.com](mailto:gabek@real-ity.com)
Gabe Kangas - [@gabek@social.gabekangas.com](https://fosstodon.org/@gabek) - email [gabek@real-ity.com](mailto:gabek@real-ity.com)
Project Link: [https://github.com/owncast/owncast](https://github.com/owncast/owncast)