How to Install NymphCast on FreeBSD Latest

NymphCast is a free, open-source streaming media server and client for Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing NymphCast on FreeBSD latest.

Prerequisites

  • A FreeBSD machine with root privileges
  • A stable internet connection

Follow the below steps to install NymphCast on FreeBSD Latest:

  1. Update FreeBSD and install required dependencies:
pkg update
pkg upgrade
pkg install cmake g++ git libavahi-client libavahi-compat-libdnssd libcurl libexpat libfontconfig libfreetype6 libjpeg-turbo libogg libopus libportaudio libssl libvorbis pcre2 protobuf-c tar zlib
  1. Clone the NymphCast repository using Git:
git clone https://github.com/MayaPosch/NymphCast.git
  1. Change the directory to the NymphCast repository:
cd NymphCast
  1. Create a new build directory and change the directory to it:
mkdir build
cd build
  1. Configure NymphCast:
cmake ..
  1. Build and install NymphCast:
make && make install
  1. Add the NymphCast service to the FreeBSD service list:
sysrc nymphcast_enable=YES
sysrc nymphcast_modules=mainfile
sysrc nymphcast_args="-f /path/to/playlist.m3u"

Note: Replace /path/to/playlist.m3u with the path to your playlist file.

  1. Start the NymphCast service:
service nymphcast start
  1. Verify the status of the NymphCast service:
service nymphcast status

Congratulations! You have successfully installed NymphCast on FreeBSD latest. You can now stream your media content to any compatible device connected to your network.