How to Install MediaHut on NetBSD

MediaHut is an open-source media center application that can be used to manage and play media files. In this tutorial, we will be installing MediaHut on NetBSD using the source available on GitHub.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure that your system meets the following prerequisites:

• NetBSD installed and up-to-date
• Root access to the system
• Basic knowledge of the command-line interface

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To start with the installation process, we need to install all the required dependencies. Run the following command to install them:

pkgin install -y python3 py37-pillow py37-lxml py37-requests py37-psutil 

Step 2: Download MediaHut Source Code

Next, we need to download the MediaHut source code from the GitHub repository. You can download the source code using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/Fortyseven/MediaHut.git

Step 3: Build and Install MediaHut

We are now ready to build and install MediaHut. To do so, navigate to the MediaHut directory and run the following commands:

cd MediaHut
python3 setup.py build
python3 setup.py install

Step 4: Run MediaHut

Congratulations! You have successfully installed MediaHut on NetBSD. To run MediaHut, open a terminal and execute the following command:

mediahut

This will launch MediaHut, and you can start using it to manage and play your media files.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have seen how to install MediaHut on NetBSD. With MediaHut, you can easily manage and play your media files in a simple and easy-to-use interface. By following these steps, you can quickly get started with MediaHut on NetBSD.

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