Medusa is an open-source Python-based media management solution that allows you to automate your media library. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Medusa on Windows 11.
Before you install Medusa on Windows 11, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:
Step 1: Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell on your Windows 11 machine.
Step 2: Clone the Medusa repository from https://github.com/pymedusa/Medusa by running the following command in the terminal:
git clone https://github.com/pymedusa/Medusa.git
Step 3: Change the terminal directory to the Medusa folder by running the command:
cd Medusa
Step 4: Install Medusa's required dependencies by running:
pip install -r requirements.txt
Step 5: Copy the example configuration file:
cp config.ini.sample config.ini
Step 6: Open the config.ini file in your text editor and configure it to your liking. The file will contain several options for configuring Medusa.
Step 7: Start Medusa by running the command:
python3 -m medusa
Step 8: Access the Medusa web interface by going to http://localhost:8081 in your web browser. You can now add your media sources and start organizing your library.
In this tutorial, you learned how to install Medusa on Windows 11. With Medusa, you can automate your media library and have an efficient media management solution.
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