# ShareChess

This repo contains the source code for [sharechess.github.io](https://sharechess.github.io/).

![Screenshot](/public/img/screenshot.png)

## About

[ShareChess](https://sharechess.github.io/) is a free, open source website that allows you to share chess games as self-contained replay links (the whole game is stored in the url without the need for a database), PNG images, or GIF / MP4 / WebM animations.

The website provides a high variety of chessboard and piece designs to serve as an open alternative for commercial chess GIF makers.

## Installation

Latest build is available on [github.com/sharechess/sharechess.github.io](https://github.com/sharechess/sharechess.github.io) and is ready to deploy on any hosting service (if you want to self-host the project).

For development:

- fork this repo and clone the fork to your local environment,
- go to the project's directory and run `npm i` (requires Node 16 LTS or higher, available [here](https://nodejs.org/en/)),
- run `npm start` - it will start the development server,
- start coding ;)

Preview of the current dev version is available here: [https://sharechess-dev.netlify.app/](sharechess-dev.netlify.app)

## License

The project is under open [GNU GPL V3.0 license](/LICENSE.md).
