How to Install ympd on Kali Linux Latest

ympd is a lightweight web-based MPD audio player. It is designed to have a small footprint and easy to use. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install ympd on Kali Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, there are some prerequisites that need to be fulfilled. These are:

• Having Kali Linux Latest up and running.
• Having superuser access (root privileges).
• Having an internet connection.

Step 1: Update your System

Before starting the installation process, you need to update your system by running the following command:

sudo apt-get update

Step 2: Install MPD

ympd is a web-based MPD audio player, so we need to install MPD (Music Player Daemon) on our system. Run the following command to install it:

sudo apt-get install mpd

Step 3: Download and Install ympd

Now, we will proceed with downloading and installing ympd.

1. Open your terminal and run the following command to download the latest ympd package:

wget https://github.com/notandy/ympd/releases/download/1.3.3/ympd-1.3.3_armhf_raspberry_pi.zip

2. Once the download is complete, unzip the file using the following command:

unzip ympd-1.3.3_armhf_raspberry_pi.zip

3. Now, move to the ympd directory:

cd ympd

4. Run the following command to make ympd executable:

chmod +x ympd

5. Now, run the following command to start ympd:

./ympd

Step 4: Access ympd Web Interface

Open your web browser and type the following address:

http://<your_kali_linux_ip_address>:8080/

You can replace <your_kali_linux_ip_address> with the IP address of your Kali Linux machine.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install ympd on Kali Linux Latest. Once you have installed ympd, you can easily stream your audio files through a web interface.

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