ympd is a lightweight and fast web-based MPD audio player that you can access from anywhere using your web browser. It supports various audio formats and can be run on various platforms, including Linux. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install ympd on MXLinux Latest.
Before we proceed with the installation of ympd, we need to make sure that our system is up to date. We can update the system using the following command:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y
To install ympd on MXLinux Latest, we need to follow these steps:
Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
Install the necessary packages using the following command:
sudo apt-get install build-essential git libmpdclient-dev libssl-dev libreadline-dev libncurses5-dev libsqlite3-dev libprotobuf-c-dev protobuf-c-compiler -y
Clone the latest stable release of ympd using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/notandy/ympd.git && cd ympd
Build and install the ympd using the following commands:
make
sudo make install
ympd is now installed on your MXLinux Latest. To start the ympd, use the following command:
ympd
By default, ympd listens on port 8080. You can access it by opening your web browser and typing localhost:8080 in the address bar.
To access ympd from another device, you need to replace localhost with the IP address of your MXLinux Latest. You can find your IP address using the following command:
ip addr show | grep -oP "(?<=inet\s)\d+(\.\d+){3}"
You can also configure the ympd settings by editing the ympd.conf file located in the /usr/local/etc directory using the following command:
sudo nano /usr/local/etc/ympd.conf
Make the necessary changes and save the file.
In this tutorial, we have learned how to install and configure ympd on MXLinux Latest. Now, you can enjoy your favorite music on any device using your web browser.
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