ShinobiCE is an open-source video surveillance software that allows you to monitor your property and manage your videos from anywhere in the world. In this tutorial, we will teach you how to install ShinobiCE on the latest version of POP! OS.
Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:
Follow the steps below to install ShinobiCE on your POP! OS system.
Step 1: Update Packages
Before installing ShinobiCE, we need to update our system packages to ensure we have the latest dependencies. Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y
Step 2: Install Node.js and NPM
ShinobiCE runs on Node.js, so we need to install it along with NPM. Run the following command to install Node.js and NPM:
sudo apt-get install nodejs npm
Step 3: Install FFmpeg
ShinobiCE requires FFmpeg to process video streams. Run the following command to install FFmpeg:
sudo apt-get install ffmpeg -y
Step 4: Install Git
We need to install Git to clone the ShinobiCE repository. Run the following command to install Git:
sudo apt-get install git
Step 5: Clone ShinobiCE Repository
Now that we have all the dependencies installed, we can clone the ShinobiCE repository. Run the following command to clone it:
git clone https://gitlab.com/Shinobi-Systems/ShinobiCE.git
Step 6: Install Dependencies
Navigate to the ShinobiCE directory and install the dependencies using NPM. Run the following commands:
cd ShinobiCE
npm install
Step 7: Configure ShinobiCE
After installing the dependencies, we need to configure ShinobiCE. Run the following command to launch the configuration wizard:
node shinobi
The wizard will prompt you for the necessary configurations. Make sure to configure your options correctly.
Step 8: Start ShinobiCE
After configuring ShinobiCE, you can start the server using the following command:
node camera.js
Now that the server is up and running, you can access ShinobiCE from your browser by visiting http://localhost:8080.
In this tutorial, we showed you how to install ShinobiCE on the latest version of POP! OS. By following these simple steps, you can easily set up your own video surveillance system and monitor your property. If you encounter any issues, feel free to consult the ShinobiCE documentation or seek help from the community.
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