This code installs the live-server package globally and then starts a local web server serving the "novnc" project, typically opening a browser window to display the project's content.

Run example

npm run import -- "Use vnc with live-server"

Use vnc with live-server

npm i -g live-server
live-server novnc

bash
#!/bin/bash

# Install live-server globally
npm install -g live-server

# Ensure that the live-server is installed successfully
if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
  # Start live-server for novnc folder
  live-server novnc &
  echo "live-server started successfully on port 8080, open http://localhost:8080 in your browser"
else
  echo "Error installing live-server"
fi

# TODO: Add error handling when encountering directory path issues

This code snippet sets up and starts a local web server for the "novnc" project. Here's a breakdown:

1. npm i -g live-server:

   • This command installs the live-server package globally using npm (Node Package Manager).
   • -g flag indicates global installation, making the package available for use in any project.

2. live-server novnc:

   • This command starts the live-server application, using the "novnc" directory as the root directory for the web server.
   • This will typically open a web browser window automatically, displaying the contents of the "novnc" directory as a local web server.