This project is CTF (catch the flag) game made as dynamic webpage using M(mysql)E(express)R(react)N(nodejs) stack. The game has a focus on working with web technologies, social networks, encryption, forensics and malware analysis. Its mission is to raise awareness of these technologies and their dangers The project is inspired by HackTheBox, TryHackMe and other CTF games.
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Open 2 terminals
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In first terminal go into frontend folder
cd main_app/frontend/
- Download dependencies for react
npm i
- Start react development server with
npm start
- In second terminal go into backend folder
cd main_app/backend/
- Create there .env file
PORT=8080
HOST=localhost
DEV=root
PASSWORD=
DATABASE=catch_the_flag_game
EMAIL_ADDRESS=your@email.com
EMAIL_PASSWORD=yourEmailPa$$w0rd
SESSION_SECRET=long_string_of_random_characters
- Download dependencies for Express
npm i
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Open 2 terminals
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In first terminal go into frontend folder
cd main_app/frontend/
- Download dependencies for react
npm i
- Build React files into static
npm run build
- Transfer everything from build to your web hosting
- In second terminal go into backend folder
cd main_app/backend/
- Create there .env file
PORT=8080
HOST=database_server_domain
DEV=database_administrator
PASSWORD=database_administrator_password
DATABASE=catch_the_flag_game
EMAIL_ADDRESS=your@email.com
EMAIL_PASSWORD=yourEmailPa$$w0rd
SESSION_SECRET=long_string_of_random_characters
- Download dependencies for Express
npm i
- Run the Express server
node app.js