Hello Engine

Installation

Install Hello Engine and set up your development environment

Installation

Hello Engine runs entirely in your web browser, so there’s no traditional installation required. However, for the best development experience, we recommend setting up a few tools.

Browser Requirements

Hello Engine works best with modern browsers that support:

  • WebAssembly (WASM)
  • WebGL 2.0 or WebGPU
  • ES2020+ JavaScript features

Supported Browsers

  • Chrome/Edge 90+ (Recommended)
  • Firefox 88+
  • Safari 15+

Accessing Hello Engine

Alpha Access

During the alpha phase, access is limited to approved testers:

  1. Apply for alpha access on our homepage
  2. Wait for approval (usually within 48 hours)
  3. Receive your invite email with access link
  4. Sign in with your approved email address

First Login

When you first access Hello Engine:

  1. Navigate to the provided URL
  2. Sign in with your email
  3. Complete the quick onboarding tutorial
  4. Create your first project!

Development Tools (Optional)

While Hello Engine works entirely in the browser, these tools can enhance your workflow:

Code Editor Integration

For editing code locally and syncing to Hello Engine:

  • VS Code Extension - Syntax highlighting and IntelliSense
  • JetBrains Plugin - For WebStorm and IntelliJ users

Version Control

Hello Engine projects can be exported and stored in Git:

# Export your project
hello-engine export my-project

# Commit to git
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit"
git push

Local Development Server (Coming Soon)

For offline development and testing:

# Install CLI (in development)
npm install -g @hello-engine/cli

# Run locally
hello-engine dev

Troubleshooting

Browser Compatibility Issues

If Hello Engine doesn’t load:

  1. Update your browser to the latest version
  2. Enable JavaScript and WebAssembly
  3. Disable browser extensions that might interfere
  4. Clear cache and cookies

Performance Issues

For optimal performance:

  • Close unnecessary browser tabs
  • Use a dedicated browser profile
  • Ensure hardware acceleration is enabled
  • Use a system with at least 8GB RAM

Access Issues

If you can’t sign in:

  • Check that you’re using your approved email
  • Look for the invitation email (check spam folder)
  • Contact support at alpha@helloengine.dev

What’s Next?

Now that you’re set up: