Please write instructions on how to quickly get started about snapdrop HOT 8 CLOSED

The best thing the author of any package can do is to write instructions on how to use it as easy as possible.

Because software can be super high-tech and cool, but if nobody else can install it, nobody but the author can see that remarkable high-techness and coolness.

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The project is trending right now, so I assume a lot of new people will have the same issue.

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I am sorry guys! I am very busy keeping the server up and well, I have job :D
But I'll write a short introduction now...

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@capira12 No worries. We do understand that of course.

@ALL: Here's a temporary "getting started" guide:

1. Clone this repository using git clone

2. Run npm install to install all NodeJS dependencies

3. Run bower install to download all web libraries

4. Adjust the static folder to "/app" in the index.js file:

   -- app.use(express.static(__dirname + '/public'));
   ++ app.use(express.static(__dirname + '/app'));

5. Run npm start to serve via Gulp

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It runs. Now it is supposed to share files between browsers that all open it on port 5000?

I opened port 5000 on both host and Android, but nothing happens. On Android it only shows blue circles.

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@yurivict Make sure to start the WebSocket server. Open a second shell and run:

node index.js

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'node index.js' gets connections.

But browser sometimes doesn't show where to send, and sometimes it does list clients to send to, curiously including itself. When I select a file to send, it never shows any message on the target. And Android browser never shows anything but blue circles.

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I'm also struggling with the port configuration.

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