How to Install Maloja on macOS

Maloja is an open-source media server that allows you to view and stream your media files. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Maloja on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before you start installing Maloja, you need to ensure that you have the following installed on your macOS:

• Homebrew package manager
• Git (optional)

Installation Steps

To install Maloja on your macOS, follow the steps below:

1. Open the Terminal application on your macOS.

2. Install Maloja dependencies with Homebrew by entering the following command in the Terminal:

   brew install node
   brew install libav
   brew install ffmpeg
   

3. Install Maloja by cloning the repository using Git, or downloading it from the GitHub page:

   git clone https://github.com/krateng/maloja.git
   

   or

   Download the repository from the following link: https://github.com/krateng/maloja/archive/master.zip

4. Move to the Maloja directory on your Terminal:

   cd maloja
   

5. Install the necessary Node.js dependencies by entering the following command:

   npm install
   

6. Create a configuration file called config.json by copying the provided example file:

   cp config.example.json config.json
   

7. Edit the config.json file to configure your Maloja server. You can also add any additional options to suit your needs.

8. Start the Maloja server by entering the following command:

   npm start
   

9. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000. You can now log in and start using Maloja.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Maloja on your macOS.

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