How to Install NymphCast on Linux Mint

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install NymphCast on Linux Mint.

NymphCast is a free software that allows you to stream media content from your phone and other devices to your TV, PC, or other hardware devices. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, and Android operating systems.

Requirements

Before installing NymphCast, you need to make sure that you have the following requirements:

• A Linux Mint system (latest version recommended)
• Access to an internet connection
• Basic knowledge of Linux commands

Installing NymphCast

Follow the steps below to install NymphCast on your Linux Mint system:

1. Open the terminal by pressing CTRL + ALT + T.

2. Update your system's package list by entering the following command:

sudo apt update

3. Next, install the following packages using the command below:

sudo apt install git build-essential cmake libssl-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev libavformat-dev libavcodec-dev libavfilter-dev libswscale-dev libavdevice-dev libsystemd-dev

4. Once the necessary packages are installed, clone the NymphCast repository using Git:

git clone https://github.com/MayaPosch/NymphCast.git

5. Navigate to the cloned repository using the command below:

cd NymphCast

6. Create a subdirectory called "build" and navigate into it using the commands:

mkdir build
cd build

7. Compile the source code:

cmake ..
make

8. Finally, you can install the program using the command:

sudo make install

9. To run NymphCast, use the command:

nymphcast

If you encounter any errors or issues during the installation process, refer to the official NymphCast documentation for additional help and troubleshooting.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed NymphCast on your Linux Mint system.

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