How to install Beets on OpenSUSE Latest

Beets is a music library management system which lets you to take control of your music collection. It is written in Python and supports a range of file formats (FLAC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, and more). In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Beets on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we get started with the installation process, we need to ensure that our system has the following prerequisites:

Step 1: Update Your System

First, you need to open up the terminal on OpenSUSE Latest and run the following command to update your system:

sudo zypper update

This command updates your system and ensures that you are running the latest version of your operating system.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Before we can install Beets, we need to install some dependencies, including Python, pip, and some Python packages. To install these dependencies, run the following command:

sudo zypper install python3-devel python3-pip python3-pyinotify python3-musicbrainzngs python3-pyyaml python3-requests python3-click python3-mutagen python3-urllib3

This command installs all the dependencies required to run Beets.

Step 3: Install Beets

We can now install Beets using pip, the Python package manager. Run the following command:

sudo pip3 install beets

This command installs Beets, along with all the required dependencies.

Step 4: Test your Installation

To check if Beets is installed correctly, run the following command:

beet --version

This command will display the version number of the Beets installed on your system.

Conclusion

Congratulations! Beets is now installed on your OpenSUSE Latest system. You can start using Beets to manage your music collection. If you have any issues or run into trouble during the installation process, consult the Beets documentation or OpenSUSE support forums for further assistance.

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