How to Install Mopidy MusicBox on FreeBSD Latest

Mopidy MusicBox is a music server that allows you to play and manage music on various devices. It is open source software that uses Mopidy as a backend and has a web interface to control the music playback. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Mopidy MusicBox on the latest FreeBSD version.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation process, make sure you have the following requirements ready:

  • A FreeBSD Latest installed machine.
  • A user account with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Update the System

The first step is to update the system to the latest version. To do so, run the following command:

sudo pkg update && sudo pkg upgrade

It may take some time to update the system depending on the internet speed and the number of packages that need to be updated.

Step 2: Install Mopidy and Dependencies

Mopidy MusicBox requires Mopidy as a backend to function. We will install Mopidy and its dependencies using the FreeBSD package manager.

sudo pkg install mopidy gstreamer1-plugins-meta py37-pip

Step 3: Install Mopidy MusicBox

Next, we will install Mopidy MusicBox from its official GitHub repository. Follow the steps below:

  1. Clone the Mopidy MusicBox repository using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/pimusicbox/mopidy-musicbox-webclient.git
  1. Change the directory to the cloned repository:
cd mopidy-musicbox-webclient
  1. Install the Mopidy MusicBox using pip:
sudo pip install -e .

Step 4: Configure Mopidy MusicBox

Mopidy MusicBox comes with a configuration file that we need to modify according to our requirements. The configuration file is located at /usr/local/etc/mopidy/mopidy.conf. Use the following command to open the configuration file in the nano editor:

sudo nano /usr/local/etc/mopidy/mopidy.conf

Make the following changes to the configuration file:

  1. Set the following values under the [http] section, which allows Mopidy MusicBox to be accessible through a web browser:
hostname = 0.0.0.0
port = 6680
  1. Save the changes by pressing Ctrl+O and then Ctrl+X to exit the nano editor.

Step 5: Start the Mopidy Service

The final step is to start the Mopidy service. Use the following command:

sudo service mopidy start

The above command will start the Mopidy service running in the background.

Step 6: Access Mopidy MusicBox

Now that the installation and configuration of Mopidy MusicBox are done, we can access it through the web interface. Open a web browser and go to http://<your-server-ip>:6680/musicbox_webclient. Replace <your-server-ip> with the IP address of your FreeBSD machine.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Mopidy MusicBox on FreeBSD Latest. You can now enjoy your favorite tracks through this incredible music server. If you have any issues or troubles, refer to the official Mopidy documentation or leave a comment below.