Audiobookshelf is a free and open-source desktop application that allows you to manage and listen to audiobooks from multiple sources. If you are using Void Linux and want to install Audiobookshelf, then you are in the right place. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Audiobookshelf on Void Linux.
Before we begin with the installation process, make sure that your system meets the following requirements:
The first thing you should do before installing any software on your system is to update the system. To update Void Linux, open the terminal and type the following command:
sudo xbps-install -Su
This will update your system and make sure that you have the latest packages installed.
Audiobookshelf requires several dependencies to be installed on the system. Some of these dependencies are:
To install these dependencies, open the terminal and type the following command:
sudo xbps-install nodejs npm git libav-tools
This will install all the necessary dependencies on your system.
Now that we have installed all the dependencies, it's time to download and install Audiobookshelf. Follow the below steps for installation:
Clone the Audiobookshelf repository from GitHub:
git clone https://github.com/rytross/audiobookshelf.git
Switch to the Audiobookshelf directory:
cd audiobookshelf
Install the required npm packages:
npm install
Start Audiobookshelf:
npm start
This will start Audiobookshelf, and you can now manage and listen to your audiobooks.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Audiobookshelf on Void Linux. Now that you have installed Audiobookshelf, you can start managing and listening to your audiobooks. If you have any issues with the installation or need further guidance, please refer to the Audiobookshelf documentation. Happy listening!
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