How to Install ShinobiCE on Debian Latest

ShinobiCE is a powerful open-source security platform that allows you to monitor your home, office, or any other space using connected cameras. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing ShinobiCE on Debian Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following requirements:

  • A Debian Latest server with sudo privileges.
  • Access to an SSH terminal or the server's console.
  • Stable and reliable internet connection.

Step 1 - Update and upgrade the system

It is important to ensure that your system is up-to-date before starting the installation process. To achieve this, run the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

This command will update and upgrade your system packages to the latest versions available.

Step 2 - Install the required packages

Before installing ShinobiCE, we need to install some dependencies. Run the following command to install them:

sudo apt install curl ffmpeg libssl-dev npm nodejs -y
  • curl is used to download files from the internet.
  • ffmpeg is a library that will allow us to work with video and audio streams.
  • libssl-dev is a development library for OpenSSL, used for secure communication over the internet.
  • npm is the package manager for Node.js.
  • nodejs is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine.

Step 3 - Install ShinobiCE

Now that all the dependencies are installed, download the installation script and run it:

curl -sS https://gitlab.com/Shinobi-Systems/ShinobiCE/raw/master/shinobi-ce.sh > shinobi-ce.sh
sudo bash shinobi-ce.sh

This will download the installation script from Gitlab and execute it, installing ShinobiCE on your system.

Step 4 - Configure ShinobiCE

After the installation completes, you can now configure ShinobiCE to meet your needs. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to http://your-server-ip:8080.

  2. You will be directed to the ShinobiCE login page. The default login credentials are:

    Username: [email protected]

    Password: admin

  3. Upon logging in, you will be prompted to change your login details.

  4. Next, navigate to the Superuser section, and create a new user with administrative privileges.

  5. Finally, add your cameras in the Add Camera section.

Step 5 - Start and enable the services

Lastly, start and enable the ShinobiCE service using the following commands:

sudo systemctl start shinobi
sudo systemctl enable shinobi

This will start the ShinobiCE service and ensure that it starts when your server boots up.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have successfully installed and configured ShinobiCE on Debian Latest. You should now be able to use this open-source security platform and monitor your space using connected cameras.