Introduction
Ready to showcase your VTuber persona on The Vtuber Wiki? This guide, designed for newcomers to GitHub and programming, will walk you through the process step by step.
Prerequisites
Before diving into creating your VTuber profile, ensure you have everything you need:
GitHub Account:
- If you don’t have one, create a GitHub account. It’s your gateway to managing and contributing to your VTuber page.
Node.js and npm:
- Install Node.js and npm on your local machine. These tools are necessary for running CreateCLI, a command-line interface (CLI) tool for creating VTuber pages.
Basic Understanding of Markdown:
- Familiarize yourself with basic Markdown syntax as your VTuber profile will be written in this lightweight markup language.
Access to Git:
- Install Git on your local machine. Git helps you manage your code changes.
Text Editor:
- Choose a text editor for editing your Markdown files. If you don’t have a preference, Visual Studio Code is a popular choice.
Now that you have the essentials, let’s create your VTuber profile.
Essential Details
Include the following key information when creating your VTuber page:
- Name: Your VTuber’s name.
- Description: A concise overview of your VTuber persona.
- Author: Your name or username (GitHub).
- Graduated: Indicate if your VTuber persona has graduated.
- Banner Image: URL link to your banner image.
- Avatar Image: URL link to your VTuber avatar.
- Border Color: Color for your VTuber’s profile card.
- Links: Relevant URLs like Discord server, social media profiles, and streaming platforms.
Using CreateCLI
Our CreateCLI tool makes creating a new VTuber page a breeze:
Clone the Repository:
Navigate to the Directory:
Install Dependencies:
Run CreateCLI:
Follow the Prompts: Answer the prompts to provide the required information for your VTuber page.
Create a GitHub Account
If you haven’t already, follow these steps to create a GitHub account:
Go to GitHub: Visit github.com and click “Sign up.”
Fill Out the Form: Enter your desired username, email address, and password.
Verify Your Email: Complete the email verification process by clicking the link in the email GitHub sends you.
Choose Your Plan: GitHub offers free and paid plans. Most users opt for the free plan.
Welcome to GitHub!: Once you’ve signed up, you’re ready to use GitHub.
Using our Custom Git
If you’re new to Git, our custom Git can simplify the process:
Setup Git:
- Download and install Git from here.
- Configure Git with your GitHub account credentials:
Clone the Repository:
- Fork the repository and clone it to your local machine:
Navigate to the Directory:
Install Dependencies:
Running Git: Use our custom Git to push your changes to your forked repository:
Remember to follow our Contributing Guidelines and Pull Request Formatting for your changes to be accepted.