How to Install Calypso on Windows 10

Calypso is a web-based music player that enables users to play their local music libraries through a web browser. Here is how you can install Calypso on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• A Windows 10 device
• Node.js installed
• Git installed

Steps

1. Open the Command Prompt application by searching for it in the Windows Start menu.
2. Use the cd command to navigate to the directory where you want to install Calypso. For example, if you want to install Calypso in the Documents directory, enter the following command:

cd Documents

3. Clone the Calypso repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/keithpitty/calypso.git

4. Navigate to the calypso directory by running the following command:

cd calypso

5. Install the dependencies by running the following command:

npm install

6. Start the web server by running the following command:

npm start

7. In your web browser, navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the Calypso web interface.
8. To add your music library, click on the gear icon in the top left corner and select Settings. Then, click on the Music Folders tab and select the directory where your music is stored.
9. Calypso should now be ready to use.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have covered the steps required to install Calypso on Windows 10. Enjoy listening to your local music library through the Calypso web interface!

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