How to Install YoutubeDL-Material on OpenBSD

YoutubeDL-Material is a web interface for downloading Youtube videos. It is a popular open-source project available on Github. This guide explains how to install YoutubeDL-Material on OpenBSD.

Requirements

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• OpenBSD installed and running
• Basic knowledge of OpenBSD command-line interface (CLI)
• Administrator access

Installation

1. Update OpenBSD:

sudo -s
pkg_add -Uu

2. Install the necessary packages:

cd /usr/ports/www/node
make install

3. Clone the YoutubeDL-Material repository:

git clone https://github.com/Tzahi12345/YoutubeDL-Material.git

4. Install YoutubeDL-Material:

cd YoutubeDL-Material
npm install

Configuration

1. Edit config.json file:

cp config.example.json config.json
nano config.json

2. Set the desired values for the port, allowed_users, title, etc.

Running YoutubeDL-Material

To start YoutubeDL-Material, run the following command:

npm start

Access the YoutubeDL-Material web interface by navigating to localhost:PORT in your web browser (replace PORT with the appropriate port number as set in the config.json file).

Conclusion

You now have successfully installed and configured YoutubeDL-Material on OpenBSD. Enjoy seamlessly downloading videos from Youtube!

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