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# Getting Started #
<p align="center"><img src="./app/assets/images/WesterosSealCircle.png" width="150px" height="150px" alt="westeroscraft"></p>
System Requirements:
* [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/) v10.5.0
<h1 align="center"> WesterosCraft Launcher</h1>
This repository is dedicated to the development of the new custom launcher for the [WesterosCraft](http://www.westeroscraft.com/) server. This project is developed primarily with [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/) and the [Electron](https://electron.atom.io/) framework. For further reference you may view [the repository of the new launcher written in JavaFX/Java](https://gitlab.com/westeroscraft/WesteroscraftNewLauncher) which was discontinued. You may also view the repository of the [current launcher](https://gitlab.com/westeroscraft/westeroscraftlaunchercore), a modified fork of MCUpdater.
<p align="center"><img src="https://img.shields.io/travis/WesterosCraftCode/ElectronLauncher.svg?style=for-the-badge" alt="travis"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/github/downloads/WesterosCraftCode/ElectronLauncher/total.svg?style=for-the-badge" alt="downloads"> <img src="https://forthebadge.com/images/badges/winter-is-coming.svg" height="28px" alt="stark"></p>
For authentication with Mojang, we are currently planning on using [node-mojang](https://github.com/jamen/node-mojang). This will automatically be downloaded if you follow the simple installation instructions below.
<p align="center">Join WesterosCraft without worrying about installing Java, Forge, or other mods. We'll handle that for you.</p>
### Recommended IDE ###
![Screenshot 1](https://i.imgur.com/M8HVW9H.jpg)
![Screenshot 2](https://i.imgur.com/zDiSoq4.jpg)
The recommended IDE for this project is [VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/), an open source code editor by Microsoft. This editor is available on nearly every major platform (Windows, macOS, Linux). If you choose to use another editor, such as [Atom](https://atom.io/), please gitignore the IDE specific settings directory, if it hasn't been already.
## Features
### Installation ###
* 🔒 Full account management.
* Add multiple accounts and easily switch between them.
* Credentials are never stored and transmitted directly to Mojang.
* 📂 Efficient asset management.
* Receive client updates as soon as we release them.
* Files are validated before launch. Corrupt or incorrect files will be redownloaded.
* ☕ **Automatic Java validation.**
* If you have an incompatible version of Java installed, we'll install the right one *for you*.
* You do not need to have Java installed to run the launcher.
* 📰 News feed natively built into the launcher.
* ⚙️ Intuitive settings management, including a Java control panel.
* Supports all of our servers.
* Switch between server configurations with ease.
* View the player count of the selected server.
* Automatic updates. That's right, the launcher updates itself.
* View the status of Mojang's services.
To begin working on this project clone the repository and open run the following command on the command line. This will download all of the required dependencies.
This is not an exhaustive list. Download and install the launcher to gauge all it can do!
```shell
npm install
## Alpha Tests
The launcher is currently in alpha. It's very usable, however we are still putting in a lot of work. A lot can change, at this point. For more information and instructions on how to **officially** sign up, check out the [Alpha Thread](https://westeroscraft.com/threads/new-launcher-alpha-tests.1113/).
## Downloads
Go to the [Releases](https://github.com/WesterosCraftCode/ElectronLauncher/releases) tab and download the installer for the latest release.
**Supported Platforms**
Latest Release: ![](https://img.shields.io/github/release/WesterosCraftCode/ElectronLauncher.svg?style=flat-square)
Latest Prerelease: ![](https://img.shields.io/github/release/WesterosCraftCode/ElectronLauncher/all.svg?style=flat-square)
| Platform | File |
| -------- | ---- |
| Windows x64 | `westeroscraftlauncher-setup-VERSION.exe` |
| macOS | `westeroscraftlauncher-VERSION.dmg` |
| Linux x64 | `westeroscraftlauncher-VERSION-x86_64.AppImage` |
## Console
To open the console, use the following keybind.
```console
ctrl + shift + i
```
# Launching #
Ensure that you have the console tab selected. Do not paste anything into the console unless you are 100% sure of what it will do. Pasting the wrong thing can expose sensitive information.
### Command Line ###
#### Export Output to a File
There are several different ways to launch this project. One way is simply to run the following command on the command line.
If you want to export the console output, simply right click anywhere on the console and click **Save as..**
```shell
npm start
![console example](https://i.imgur.com/HazXrgT.png)
## Development
### Getting Started
**System Requirements**
* [Node.js][nodejs] v10.5.0+
---
**Clone and Install Dependencies**
```console
> git clone https://github.com/WesterosCraftCode/ElectronLauncher.git
> cd ElectronLauncher
> npm install
```
### Visual Studio Code ###
---
If you use VS Code, you can run this directly from the IDE. Copy the following code into your launch.json file. This will require you to also install [Debugger for Chrome](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=msjsdiag.debugger-for-chrome).
**Launch Application**
```json
```console
> npm start
```
---
**Build Installers**
To build for your current platform.
```console
> npm run dist
```
Build for a specific platform.
| Platform | Command |
| ----------- | -------------------- |
| Windows x64 | `npm run dist:win` |
| macOS | `npm run dist:mac` |
| Linux x64 | `npm run dist:linux` |
Builds for macOS may not work on Windows/Linux and vice-versa.
---
### Visual Studio Code
All development of the launcher should be done using [Visual Studio Code][vscode].
Paste the following into `.vscode/launch.json`
```JSON
{
"version": "0.2.0",
"configurations": [
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}
```
This will create two launch configurations from which you can debug the launcher. The first configuration, **Debug Main Process**, will allow you to debug the main Electron process. The second configuration, **Debug Renderer Process**, will allow you to debug the rendering of web pages (ie the UI).
This adds two debug configurations.
You can find more information [here](http://code.matsu.io/1).
#### Debug Main Process
### Notes on DevTools Window ###
This allows you to debug Electron's [main process][mainprocess]. You can debug scripts in the [renderer process][rendererprocess] by opening the DevTools Window.
Once you run the program, you can open the DevTools window by using the following keybind.
#### Debug Renderer Process
```shell
ctrl + shift + i
```
This allows you to debug Electron's [renderer process][rendererprocess]. This requires you to install the [Debugger for Chrome][chromedebugger] extension.
Please note that if you are debugging the application with VS Code and have launched the program using the **Debug Renderer Process** configuration you cannot open the DevTools window. If you attempt to do so, the program will crash. Remote debugging cannot be done with multiple DevTools clients.
Note that you **cannot** open the DevTools window while using this debug configuration. Chromium only allows one debugger, opening another will crash the program.
# Building
---
Run either of the build scrips noted below. Note that each platform can only be build when running on the specific operating system. Currently investigating ways to run multi-platform builds efficiently.
## Resources
### Build for Current Platform
* [WesterosCraft][westeroscraft]
* [Support Forum][supportforum]
* `npm run dist`
The best way to contact the developers is on Discord.
### Platforms Specifc Builds
[![discord](https://discordapp.com/api/guilds/98469309352775680/embed.png?style=banner2)][discord]
* Windows x64 (win32 x64)
* `npm run dist:win`
* MacOS (darwin x64)
* `npm run dist:mac`
* Linux (linux x64)
* `npm run dist:linux`
---
# Issues / Further Support #
### See you in Westeros.
If you run into any issue which cannot be resolved via a quick google search, create an issue using the tab above.
Much of the discussion regarding this launcher is done on #launcherdev in Discord, feel free to join us there.
[![Discord](https://discordapp.com/api/guilds/98469309352775680/embed.png?style=banner2)](https://discord.gg/hqdjs3m)
[nodejs]: https://nodejs.org/en/ 'Node.js'
[vscode]: https://code.visualstudio.com/ 'Visual Studio Code'
[mainprocess]: https://electronjs.org/docs/tutorial/application-architecture#main-and-renderer-processes 'Main Process'
[rendererprocess]: https://electronjs.org/docs/tutorial/application-architecture#main-and-renderer-processes 'Renderer Process'
[chromedebugger]: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=msjsdiag.debugger-for-chrome 'Debugger for Chrome'
[westeroscraft]: https://westeroscraft.com/ 'WesterosCraft.com'
[supportforum]: https://westeroscraft.com/forum/support.40/ 'Support Forum'
[discord]: https://discord.gg/hqdjs3m 'Discord'