How to Install Medusa on FreeBSD Latest

Medusa is a python-based application that allows users to automatically download TV shows, movies, and video content. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Medusa on FreeBSD.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, you must have the following prerequisites:

• A FreeBSD machine with root access.
• A stable and fast internet connection.

Step 1: Update FreeBSD Packages

The first step is to update the packages installed on your FreeBSD machine.

pkg update

Step 2: Install Python and Git

Medusa requires python and git to be installed on your FreeBSD machine.

To install python, run:

pkg install python

Once python is installed, you can install git with the following command:

pkg install git

Step 3: Clone the Medusa Repository

Clone the Medusa repository from Github to your FreeBSD machine using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/pymedusa/Medusa.git /opt/medusa

This command will clone the Medusa repository into the /opt/medusa directory on your FreeBSD machine.

Step 4: Install the Required Python Packages

Navigate to the /opt/medusa directory and install the required python packages using the following command:

cd /opt/medusa
python setup.py install

Step 5: Run Medusa

You can now run Medusa by navigating to the /opt/medusa directory and running the following command:

python medusa.py

This command will start the Medusa server, and you can access it from your web browser by typing the hostname or IP address of your FreeBSD machine, followed by :8081 in the address bar. For example: http://192.168.0.1:8081/.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Medusa on FreeBSD latest. By following these simple steps, you can easily get your media content management and downloading setup up and running.

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