Tiktok Engage Tracker

This application tracks likes and follows on TikTok Live events. Follow the instructions below to set up and run the app on Windows.

Prerequisites

1. Install MySQL on Windows

1. Download MySQL Installer:

   • Go to the official MySQL website: MySQL Installer for Windows.
   • Download the MySQL Installer (MSI) — you can choose the smaller web installer (which will download additional components as needed) or the full installer.

2. Run the Installer:

   • Double-click the downloaded .msi file to start the installation.

3. Choose Setup Type:

   • Select Server only.
   • Click Next.
   • Click Execute.
   • Once you see the green checkmark, click Next.

4. Installation:

   • Networking and Type: Leave the default settings. Next.
   • Authentication Method: Choose "Use Legacy Authentication" (this ensures compatibility with older applications that use the MySQL root user). Next.
   • Accounts and Roles: Set the Root Password to root. Repeat the same password. Then Next.
   • Windows Service: Make sure "Configure MySQL Server as a Windows Service" is checked. Windows Service Name is set to MYSQL80 and "Standard System Account" is selected. Next.
   • Server File Permissions: Select "Yes, grant full access to the user running the Windows Service (if applicable) and the administrators group only. Other users and groups will not have access.". Then Next.
   • Apply Configuration: Simply click Execute.

5. Product Configuration:

   • Product Configuration: Simply click Next.

6. Installation Complete:

   • Complete the installation by clicking Finish. MySQL will now be installed and configured.

2. Install Node.js and npm on Windows

You need Node.js and npm installed to run this app. Follow these steps:

1. Go to the official Node.js website: https://nodejs.org/
2. Download the Windows Installer for your system (LTS version is recommended for most users).
3. Run the installer and follow the instructions, making sure to check the box to install npm along with Node.js.
4. Once installed, verify the installation by running the following commands in a command prompt:

   node -v
   npm -v

   You should see version numbers for both Node.js and npm.

Installation

1. Create a folder called Documents in your C:\ drive if it does not already exist.
2. Download program from releases at https://github.com/Pagan-Idel/tiktok-engage-tracker/releases
3. Unzip and paste the program into your new Documents folder.

Running the App

Create a Desktop Shortcut

To make this app easily runnable from your desktop, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the desktop.vbs file in the program files and select Send to > Desktop (Create Shortcut).

Running the App (Only done on the first time opening the app)

1. First Click: The first time you click the desktop shortcut, it will run npm install to install the necessary dependencies.
2. Second Click: The second time you click the desktop shortcut, it will build the app using npm run build.
3. Third Click: The third time you click the desktop shortcut, the app will start and open in your browser.

Please wait at least 30 seconds for the app to start on your browser the very first time running it.

Stopping the App

To stop the app, you can simply close the command prompt window that opens minimized when running the shortcut.

Supported Platforms

Currently, this app is only supported on Windows.