From 85d7bc2eef21009acdff5b8a40f065d6fda51fb4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: 1e99 <noemail@noemail>
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:01:11 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] readme from source guide

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 README.md | 7 +++++--
 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5951de1..6c6549c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -44,5 +44,8 @@ services:
 ```
 
 ### From Source
-
-WIP
+1. Install a JDK: Ensure that you have Java 21 installed.
+2. Clone the git repository: `git clone https://git.1e99.eu/1e99/pixelchat.git`.
+3. Change your working directory: `cd ./pixelchat`
+4. Build the server JAR: `./gradlew :server:shadowJar`.
+5. Run the server: `java -jar ./server/build/libs/server-*-all.jar`.