Minecraft Launcher Authentication Server

The purpose of this project is to create an authentication server for a Minecraft launcher with support for mods and a server news feed.

Project Benefits

This project provides a secure authentication mechanism for players accessing the Minecraft server, along with the ability to stay updated with server news.

How the Project Works

The project sets up an authentication server using Node.js that manages user credentials and session tokens, and provides endpoints for retrieving server news.

Repository and Installation

GitHub Repository

• front-end repo: https://github.com/Fulldroper/mine-launcher
• front-end post: /mine-launcher

To install and run the project:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Fulldroper/mine-launcher-auth
   cd mine-launcher-auth

2. Install dependencies and start the server:

   npm install
   npm start

Project Workflow

1. Setup Project: Initialize the project structure and dependencies.

   npm init
   npm install

2. Implement Authentication: Create endpoints for user registration, login, and session management.

   const express = require('express');
   const app = express();
   app.use(express.json());
   
   let users = [];
   
   app.post('/register', (req, res) => {
       const { username, password } = req.body;
       users.push({ username, password });
       res.status(201).send('User registered');
   });
   
   app.post('/login', (req, res) => {
       const { username, password } = req.body;
       const user = users.find(u => u.username === username && u.password === password);
       if (user) {
           res.status(200).send('Login successful');
       } else {
           res.status(401).send('Invalid credentials');
       }
   });
   
   app.listen(3000, () => {
       console.log('Server running on port 3000');
   });

3. News Feed Endpoint: Provide an endpoint for retrieving server news.

   app.get('/news', (req, res) => {
       res.json([
           { title: 'Server Update', content: 'New mods added!' },
           { title: 'Event', content: 'Join our weekend event.' }
       ]);
   });

Skills Gained

• Developing authentication systems with Node.js
• Managing user sessions and credentials
• Creating RESTful API endpoints for news feeds