Ombi is a free and open-source web application that enables users to request TV shows and movies that they want to watch. With Ombi, users can create their personal online home theatre and enjoy their favourite content without any hassle.
This tutorial will guide you on how to install Ombi on MXLinux Latest.
Before installing Ombi, ensure that your system is up to date by running the following command in your terminal.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
To run Ombi on MXLinux, we need to install several required dependencies.
Please run the following commands to install all dependencies.
sudo apt-get install -y libicu-dev libssl-dev libffi-dev python3-dev python3-pip
Once you have installed all required dependencies, it is time to download the Ombi web application from their official website.
Please head to the following URL: https://github.com/Ombi-app/Ombi/releases/latest
Choose the latest version and then download the corresponding executable (.NET Core Runtime) file for Linux.
Extract the downloaded file using the following command:
tar zxvf linux-x64.tar.gz
You can move the extracted directory to its designated location using this command:
sudo mv Ombi /opt/
You can start the Ombi application by navigating to the directory where it has been installed:
cd /opt/Ombi
After that, execute the following command to start the application:
sudo ./Ombi
You will see the following output if the application starts successfully:
Ombi Server running on http://computer-ip:5000
Note: Replace computer-ip with the IP address of your MXLinux machine.
Now, it is time to access the Ombi application in your web browser. Please enter the following URL in your browser's address bar:
http://mx-linux-ip:5000
Replace mx-linux-ip with the IP address of your MXLinux machine. You should see the following screen:
In the next step, you will have to configure the Ombi application before using it. You can follow the on-screen instructions to configure your account and other settings.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Ombi on MXLinux Latest. Now, you can enjoy watching your favourite movies and TV shows in your personal online home theatre.
Happy streaming!
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