How to Install MediaHut on Arch Linux

MediaHut is a web-based media server that allows you to stream your local media files to any device connected to your network. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing MediaHut on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed, make sure that you have a running Arch Linux installation with the following packages installed:

• Git
• NodeJS
• Yarn

Step 1: Clone the MediaHut Repository

First, you need to clone the MediaHut repository to your Arch Linux machine. To do so, open a terminal and execute the following command:

git clone https://github.com/Fortyseven/MediaHut.git

This command will download the MediaHut repository to your current working directory.

Step 2: Install MediaHut Dependencies

Navigate to the cloned repository directory and install MediaHut dependencies using Yarn:

cd MediaHut
yarn install

Step 3: Run MediaHut

Once the installation is complete, you can run MediaHut using the following command:

yarn start

This command will start the MediaHut server on your local machine. You should see an output similar to the following:

MediaHut listening on port 3000!

Step 4: Access MediaHut Web Interface

Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000. This will take you to the MediaHut web interface. From here, you can start uploading and streaming your media files.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed MediaHut on your Arch Linux machine. You can now stream your local media files to any device connected to your network.