How to Install Groove Basin on Elementary OS Latest

Groove Basin is a self-hosted music player that you can install on your Linux system. It is completely open-source and provides a powerful user interface for you to play music stored on your device. In this guide, we will show you how to install Groove Basin on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting with the installation process, make sure that your system is up-to-date by running the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 1: Install Node.js

Groove Basin is built with Node.js, so the first step is to install Node.js on your system. Follow the steps below to install Node.js:

1. Open the terminal on your system by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard.

2. Type the following command to add the Node.js PPA repository:

   sudo apt-get install curl
   curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_14.x | sudo -E bash -
   

   Note: Replace 14 with the latest version of Node.js available.

3. Once the PPA repository is added, run the following command to install Node.js on your system:

   sudo apt-get install nodejs
   

4. To verify the installation of Node.js, run the following command:

   node -v
   

   If everything is installed correctly, you should see the version number of Node.js installed on your system.

Step 2: Install Groove Basin

Now that Node.js is installed on your system, it's time to install Groove Basin. Follow the steps below to install Groove Basin:

1. Open the terminal again and use the following command to install Groove Basin:

   npm install -g groovebasin
   

2. After the installation is complete, start the Groove Basin server:

   groovebasin
   

   The server will start running and will be accessible at http://localhost:16242.

Step 3: Configure and Use Groove Basin

With Groove Basin installed and running, you can now configure it and start using it to play music. To access the Groove Basin web interface, open your browser and go to http://localhost:16242.

From here, you can add your music library, create playlists, and manage your songs. Additionally, you can use the control panel to adjust the volume, skip tracks, and control playback.

Conclusion

With this guide, you have successfully installed Groove Basin on your Elementary OS Latest system. You can now enjoy your music library using this open-source and self-hosted music player.

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