How to Install Kodi on OpenBSD

Kodi is a free and open-source media player software that can be installed on various operating systems, including OpenBSD. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Kodi which is from https://kodi.tv/ on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin with the installation process, there are a few prerequisites that need to be fulfilled:

• OpenBSD operating system
• Sufficient disk space
• Internet connection to download Kodi

Installing Kodi

Method 1: Using Package Manager

OpenBSD has a package manager that contains all the pre-built packages for software. You can use the package manager to install Kodi as well. Here is how you can do it:

1. Open the terminal by pressing "Ctrl+Alt+T" on your keyboard.
2. Type the following command to update your package information:

$ sudo pkg_add -u

3. Once the package information is updated, use the following command to install Kodi:

$ sudo pkg_add kodi

4. The package manager will download and install Kodi on your system.
5. When the installation is completed, you can launch Kodi by typing the following command:

$ kodi

Method 2: Building from Source

Alternatively, you can also build Kodi from source code. Here is how you can do it:

1. Open the terminal by pressing "Ctrl+Alt+T" on your keyboard.
2. Type the following command to install the required dependencies:

$ doas pkg_add alsa-lib \
      curl \
      freetype \
      help2man \
      json-c \
      libass \
      libbluray \
      libcdio \
      libcec \
      libdrm \
      libiconv \
      libmicrohttpd \
      libpng \
      libtool \
      libva \
      libvdpau \
      libxslt \
      mesa-libs \
      sqlite3 \
      yasm \
      gmake

3. Download the latest version of Kodi from the official website:

$ cd ~
$ curl -O https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/archive/master.zip

4. Extract the downloaded zip file:

$ unzip master.zip

5. Navigate to the extracted Kodi directory:

$ cd xbmc-master

6. Configure the Kodi build:

$ ./bootstrap

7. Start the build process:

$ ./configure
$ make

8. Once the build process is completed, you can install Kodi by running the following command:

$ sudo make install

9. The installation process may take a while to complete, and once it is finished, you can launch Kodi by typing the following command:

$ kodi

Conclusion

Installing Kodi on OpenBSD is a straightforward process. You can either install Kodi using the package manager or build it from source. In either case, you need to follow the instructions carefully to ensure that the installation process goes smoothly. Once you have installed Kodi, you can explore its features and start enjoying your favorite media content.

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