How to Install YMPD on macOS

Introduction

YMPD is a lightweight and fast web-based MPD client that runs on various operating systems, including macOS. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of YMPD on macOS.

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

• Homebrew package manager

Steps to Install YMPD

1. Open the terminal application on your macOS device.

2. Update the Homebrew package manager to the latest version by running the following command:

brew update

3. Use Homebrew to install the MPD music player by running the following command:

brew install mpd

4. Use Homebrew to install YMPD by running the following command:

brew install ympd

5. Start the YMPD server by running the following command:

ympd

6. Open your web browser and type the following URL in the address bar:

http://localhost:8080/

7. You should now see the YMPD web interface on your web browser, and you can start to manage your MPD music library through it.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the installation of YMPD on macOS is straightforward and can be done by following the steps mentioned above. YMPD is an excellent MPD client that offers a fast and lightweight web interface to manage your MPD music library.

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