🎮 Playtesters.API - Manage Playtesters with Ease

🚀 Getting Started

Welcome to the Playtesters.API! This application is designed specifically for indie developers. It allows you to manage playtesters and control access to private builds using unique keys. In this guide, you will learn how to download and run the software successfully.

🌍 System Requirements

Before you begin, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

• Operating System: Windows 10 or newer, macOS, Linux
• Required Software: .NET 6 or later
• Disk Space: At least 100 MB free
• Network: Internet access for downloading dependencies

📥 Download & Install

To get started, visit this page to download: Releases Page.

1. Click on the link above to open the Releases page.
2. You will see a list of available versions. Find the latest version listed.
3. Click the link labeled “Assets” to expand it.
4. Download the appropriate file for your system (e.g., .zip for Windows, .tar.gz for macOS/Linux).
5. Once the download is complete, locate the file in your downloads folder.

🔧 How to Run the Application

After downloading the file, follow these steps to run the application:

1. Extract Files

   • Windows: Right-click the downloaded .zip file and select "Extract All."
   • macOS: Double-click the downloaded .tar.gz file to extract it.
   • Linux: Use your file manager to extract the .tar.gz file or open a terminal and run tar -xzf filename.tar.gz.

2. Open Command Prompt or Terminal

   • Windows: Press Win + R, type cmd, and hit Enter.
   • macOS: Open Spotlight with Cmd + Space, type Terminal, and hit Enter.
   • Linux: Open your terminal from the applications menu.

3. Navigate to the Folder Use the cd command to change directories to the folder where you extracted the files. For example:

   cd path\to\Playtesters.API
   

4. Run the Application Type the following command and press Enter:

   dotnet Playtesters.API.dll
   

   The application will start running, and you will see messages in the console indicating its status.

🔑 Using Playtesters.API

Adding Playtesters

1. Use the provided API endpoint to add playtesters.
2. You will need to provide an email and choose a unique key for each playtester.

Controlling Access

• Each playtester gets a unique key. Make sure to share this key only with individuals who should have access to your builds.

Testing Your Builds

• Use the API to upload your private build files securely.
• Share the access key with your playtesters to allow them to download and test your builds.

📄 Documentation

For more in-depth information on using the API features, refer to the official documentation. You will find examples and troubleshooting tips if you run into any issues while using the application.

📫 Support

If you have questions or need help, please check the Issues section of this repository. The community may have answers to your questions, or you can report new issues for assistance.

🌐 Topics

This project includes the following topics: access-keys, api, aspnetcore, backend, dotnet, ef-core, game-development, gamedev, indiedev, indiegame, minimal-apis, playtesters, playtesting, rest-api, unity, unity2d.

Check these topics in GitHub to find related projects and discussions.

📦 Additional Resources

• Official .NET Documentation
• Learn ASP.NET Core
• Unity Documentation

📣 Stay Updated

To keep track of new updates and features, make sure to watch this repository. You will receive notifications whenever changes are made.

For immediate updates, follow us on our social media channels linked in the repository.

📅 Release Notes

For details on what’s new in each version, visit the Releases Page. You can see improvements, bug fixes, and more helpful information about each update.

By following this guide, you should now be able to download and run Playtesters.API with ease. Happy developing and enjoy managing your playtesters!