How to Install MediaHut on Void Linux

MediaHut is a web-based tool that allows you to search and download various types of media content including music, videos, and photos from various sources. Here's how to install MediaHut on Void Linux using the command line.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

• A working internet connection
• sudo or root access to your system

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

MediaHut requires several dependencies to be installed on your system. Run the following command as sudo or root to install these dependencies:

xbps-install nodejs git

This command will install Node.js and Git on your system, which are required to set up MediaHut.

Step 2: Clone MediaHut from GitHub

Next, clone the MediaHut repository from GitHub. Use the following command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Fortyseven/MediaHut.git

This command will create a new directory named MediaHut containing the MediaHut source code.

Step 3: Install Node.js Packages

In the terminal, navigate to the MediaHut directory and run the following command to install the required Node.js packages:

cd MediaHut
npm install

This will install all the required Node.js packages.

Step 4: Start MediaHut

To start MediaHut on your system, run the following command from within the MediaHut directory:

npm start

Once you see the message MediaHut has started successfully!, MediaHut is up and running on your system.

Step 5: Access MediaHut

MediaHut will be accessible on your browser on http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily install MediaHut on Void Linux and start accessing various types of media content from different sources.

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