How to install Medusa on Void Linux

Medusa is a customizable multi-source media server that allows you to stream your media files like movies, TV shows, and music on different devices. It is free and open-source software that is compatible with different platforms including Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Medusa on Void Linux using the command line.

Prerequisites

Before installing Medusa on your Void Linux system, ensure you have the following prerequisites:

• A user account with sudo privileges
• A stable internet connection
• Basic knowledge of the terminal commands

Step 1: Update your system

Before installing any package on your Void Linux system, it's important to update your system's package database and installed packages to their latest version. Open your terminal and run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Su

This command will update your system's package database and installed packages.

Step 2: Install Medusa dependencies

To install Medusa, you need to install some dependencies including Python, pip, Git, and some Python libraries. Run the following command to install the dependencies:

sudo xbps-install -y python3 python3-pip git gcc libffi-devel openssl-devel
sudo pip3 install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel cryptography

Step 3: Download and install Medusa

Once you have installed the dependencies, you are now ready to download and install Medusa. Run the following commands in your terminal:

cd ~
git clone https://github.com/pymedusa/Medusa.git
cd Medusa
sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txt

This will download Medusa from the official repository to your home directory, change directory to Medusa, and install the required Python libraries.

Step 4: Configure Medusa

After installing Medusa, you need to configure it to suit your needs. Medusa's configuration file is located in the ~/.medusa/config.ini file. Run the following command to edit the configuration file:

nano ~/.medusa/config.ini

You can also use your preferred text editor to edit the file.

In the configuration file, you can set various options such as the media directory, media extensions, database settings, and metadata providers. Once you are done configuring, save and exit the file.

Step 5: Start Medusa

Now that you have installed and configured Medusa, you can start the Medusa server by running the following command:

python3 Medusa.py

You should see the following output:

 _____  _  __    __    _    
/  __ \| |/ /   / /   | |   
| /  \/| ' /   / /_   | | __
| |    |  <   | '_ \  | |/ /
| \__/\| . \  | (_) | |   < 
 \____/|_|\_\  \___/  |_|\_\

 _    _                            
| |  | |                           
| |  | | ___  ___ ___  __ _ _ __  
| |/\| |/ _ \/ __/ __|/ _` | '_ \ 
\  /\  /  __/\__ \__ \ (_| | | | |
 \/  \/ \___||___/___/\__,_|_| |_|

[INFO  ] MainThread : Starting up Medusa...

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Medusa on Void Linux. You can now access Medusa's web interface by navigating to http://localhost:8081 in your web browser.

Conclusion

Medusa is a powerful media server that enables you to stream your media files from different devices. In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Medusa on Void Linux using the command line. You can now customize the configuration to suit your needs and start streaming your media files.

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