How to Install KooZic on Void Linux

KooZic is a free and open-source music management system that allows you to organize, stream, and share your music with others. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing KooZic on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing KooZic, you need to have the following:

Installation Process

Follow the steps below to install KooZic:

  1. Configure the package manager:

In order for Void Linux package manager to use KooZic's repository, you need to add the KooZic repository to Void Linux repository.

To do this, create the following file in the /etc/xbps.d directory and add the following lines:

touch /etc/xbps.d/koozic.conf
echo "repository=https://packages.koozic.net/voidlinux/current/" >> /etc/xbps.d/koozic.conf
echo "repository=https://packages.koozic.net/voidlinux/current/nonfree" >> /etc/xbps.d/koozic.conf
  1. Update the package repository
sudo xbps-install -S
  1. Install KooZic dependencies:
sudo xbps-install -y python2 python2-pip python2-devel python2-mutagen python2-Pillow python2-musicbrainzngs python2-wxpython python2-gevent python2-psycopg2 python2-sqlalchemy python2-sseclient python2-pillow python2-cryptography python2-jinja2 git redis
  1. Install KooZic:
git clone https://github.com/DocMarty84/KooZic.git
cd KooZic && sudo python2 setup.py install
  1. Initialize the database:
koozic-manage.py initdb
  1. Start the KooZic server:
koozic-manage.py runserver
  1. Access KooZic:

Open your web browser and enter the URL http://localhost:7760/ and you should be able to access KooZic.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install KooZic on Void Linux. KooZic is an excellent music management system that allows you to organize, stream, and share your music with others. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to contact KooZic support for assistance.

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