How to install Mopidy on Linux Mint Latest

Mopidy is an extensible music server that allows you to stream music from various sources. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install Mopidy on Linux Mint Latest.

Prerequisites

• Linux Mint Latest installed on your computer.
• Access to the terminal.

Installing Mopidy

1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.

2. Update the package list using the following command:

   sudo apt-get update
   

3. Install the dependencies required for Mopidy using the following command:

   sudo apt-get install mopidy python-gst-1.0 gstreamer1.0-plugins-good gstreamer1.0-plugins-ugly
   

4. Once the installation is complete, start Mopidy using the following command:

   mopidy
   

5. If you want to run Mopidy in the background, use the following command instead:

   mopidy &
   

6. Test Mopidy by accessing http://localhost:6680 in your web browser. You should see the Mopidy web interface.

7. By default, Mopidy will search for music files in the ~/music folder. If you want to add additional music sources, edit the ~/.config/mopidy/mopidy.conf file.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Mopidy on your Linux Mint Latest system. You can now stream music from various sources using Mopidy.

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