Tutorial: How to Install Mopidy on Windows 11

Mopidy is an open-source music server that allows you to stream and listen to music from various sources. While it is primarily designed for Linux users, it is also available for Windows users. Follow the steps below to install Mopidy on your Windows 11 machine.

Prerequisites:

• Windows 11 installed on your computer
• Python 3.6 or later installed on your computer
• pip package manager installed on your computer
• A text editor installed on your computer

Steps:

1. Open the command prompt on your Windows 11 machine by pressing the "Win + R" keys and typing "cmd" in the Run dialog box.

2. Type the following command to make sure that pip is installed correctly:

pip --version

3. Next, install Mopidy by running the following command:

pip install Mopidy

4. Once Mopidy is installed, you can install additional extensions to enhance the functionality of the server. For example, the following command installs the Spotify extension:

pip install Mopidy-Spotify

5. Now you need to set up the configuration file for Mopidy. Create a new file named "mopidy.conf" in your preferred text editor.

6. Copy and paste the following code into the file:

[core]
cache_dir = $XDG_CACHE_DIR/mopidy
config_dir = $XDG_CONFIG_DIR/mopidy
data_dir = $XDG_DATA_DIR/mopidy
max_tracklist_length = 10000

[spotify]
username = <your Spotify username>
password = <your Spotify password>

[audio]
mixer_volume = 100
output = autoaudiosink

[http]
enabled = true
hostname = 0.0.0.0
port = 6680
static_dir = /usr/share/mopidy
zeroconf = Mopidy HTTP server on $hostname

[file]
enabled = true
media_dirs = $XDG_MUSIC_DIR|Music

7. Be sure to replace <your Spotify username> and <your Spotify password> with your actual Spotify login details.

8. Save the file and close the text editor.

9. Open the command prompt again and navigate to the directory where you saved the "mopidy.conf" file.

10. Execute the following command to start the Mopidy server:

mopidy --config mopidy.conf

11. Once the server is running, open your web browser and go to "http://localhost:6680/" to access the Mopidy web interface.

12. From here, you can configure additional settings and play music from your preferred source.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Mopidy on Windows 11 and can now enjoy streaming and listening to music on your computer.

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