Installing Maloja on Void Linux

Maloja is an open-source self-hosted music server that allows you to stream your music collection to any device. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Maloja on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, you need the following:

• A running instance of Void Linux
• Basic knowledge of the command-line interface
• Git and Node.js installed on your system

Step 1: Install Git

Maloja is hosted on Github, so you need to install Git to clone the repository.

1. Open the terminal and run:

   sudo xbps-install -S git
   

2. Enter your password and follow the installation process.

Step 2: Install Node.js

Maloja is built on Node.js, so you need to install it on your system.

1. Open the terminal and run:

   sudo xbps-install -S nodejs
   

2. Enter your password and follow the installation process.

Step 3: Clone the Maloja repository

1. Open the terminal and run:

   git clone https://github.com/krateng/maloja.git
   

2. This will create a maloja directory in your current directory.

Step 4: Install Maloja dependencies

1. Navigate to the maloja directory:

   cd maloja
   

2. Install the dependencies:

   npm install
   

Step 5: Configure Maloja

1. Create a new configuration file:

   cp config-sample.json config.json
   

2. Edit the configuration file with your music directory path, port number, database path, and other settings:

   nano config.json
   

Step 6: Start Maloja

1. Start Maloja with the following command:

   nodejs index.js
   

2. Maloja should now be running on the specified port number.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Maloja on Void Linux. You can now access your music collection on any device connected to your network. Enjoy!

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