Company
Date Published
Author
Kevin Whinnery
Word count
3823
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

This tutorial demonstrates how to set up a Minecraft multiplayer server using Node.js and connect it to a Twilio phone number, allowing administrators to send commands to the server via text messages. The process involves creating a Node.js script that spawns a child process for the Minecraft server, managing its output, and handling incoming HTTP requests from the web application. The script also includes security measures to prevent unauthorized access and ensures that the Minecraft server process lives and dies with the Node.js process. The tutorial covers setting up a Digital Ocean VPS, installing prerequisite software, writing a Node.js script, and integrating it with Twilio for SMS communication.