How to Install SickChill on Windows 10

SickChill is a free and open-source application used for managing and organizing TV shows. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing SickChill on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

• Windows 10
• Python 2.7 or higher
• Git

Steps

1. Install Python: The first step is to install Python on your computer. You can download the latest version of Python from the official website (https://www.python.org/downloads/). Follow the installation wizard to install Python.

2. Install Git: Next, you need to install Git, which is required to clone the SickChill repository. You can download Git from the official website (https://git-scm.com/downloads). Follow the installation wizard to install Git.

3. Clone the SickChill repository: Open the command prompt by pressing the WinKey + R and typing cmd in the Run box. Change the directory to a suitable location, e.g., C:\SickChill. Then, run the following command to clone the SickChill repository:

git clone https://github.com/SickChill/SickChill.git

4. Install SickChill dependencies: Navigate to the SickChill directory by running the following command:

cd SickChill

Then, run the following command to install the SickChill dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

5. Start SickChill: After installing the dependencies, you can start SickChill by running the following command:

python sickchill.py

This will start the SickChill server, which can be accessed by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8081.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install SickChill on Windows 10. After following these steps, you should now have a working installation of SickChill on your computer. You can now start organizing your TV shows and enjoy the benefits of this powerful application.

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