How to Install Lidarr on MXLinux Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Lidarr on MXLinux latest version. Lidarr is a music collection manager and downloader with automatic downloads and lossless encodings. It is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure that you have the following:

• A computer running MXLinux latest version.
• A stable internet connection.
• A terminal emulator.

Step 1: Install Mono

Lidarr requires Mono to run. Mono is a cross-platform, open-source implementation of the .NET framework. To install Mono on your MXLinux system, follow these steps:

1. Open your terminal emulator.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:

sudo apt-get install mono-complete

3. Enter your password if prompted and press Enter.
4. Wait for the installation to complete.

Step 2: Install Lidarr

To install Lidarr on your MXLinux system, follow these steps:

1. Open your terminal emulator.
2. Type the following commands and press Enter after each one:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install lidarr

3. Wait for the installation to complete.

Step 3: Start Lidarr

To start Lidarr, follow these steps:

1. Open your terminal emulator.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:

sudo systemctl start lidarr.service

3. Wait a few seconds for Lidarr to start.
4. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8686/.
5. Lidarr should start automatically in your web browser. If it doesn't, navigate to http://localhost:8686/ manually.

Step 4: Configure Lidarr

Now that Lidarr is installed and started, you can configure it to suit your needs. To configure Lidarr, follow these steps:

1. In your web browser, go to http://localhost:8686/.
2. Click on the settings icon in the top right corner.
3. Configure the settings to your liking.
4. Click on "Save Changes" to save your changes.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Lidarr on your MXLinux system. You can now use Lidarr to manage your music collection and automatically download new music. If you encounter any issues or errors during the installation process, consult the official Lidarr documentation or seek help from the Lidarr community.

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