How to Install Funkwhale on Kali Linux

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Funkwhale on Kali Linux. Funkwhale is a self-hosted music streaming server, providing free and decentralized audio content management. The platform lets you stream, download and upload music, and it also supports many audio formats. Let's begin with the installation process.

Prerequisites

To follow this tutorial, you will need:

  • Root access to the Kali Linux machine.
  • A stable internet connection.
  • Basic knowledge of the Linux command line.

Step 1: Update and Upgrade Your System

First, update your system by running the following command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Next, we need to install some packages required for Funkwhale. Run the following command:

sudo apt-get install -y python3 virtualenv python3-dev build-essential

Step 3: Create a Funkwhale User

We need to create a non-root user to run the Funkwhale server. 

sudo adduser funkwhale

Step 4: Clone the Funkwhale Repository

Go to the location where you want to install Funkwhale, and run the following command to clone the Funkwhale repository:

git clone https://dev.funkwhale.audio/funkwhale.git

Step 5: Create a Virtual Environment

Create a virtual environment for Funkwhale.

virtualenv -p python3 ~/.venv/funkwhale

Activate the environment:

source ~/.venv/funkwhale/bin/activate

Step 6: Install Funkwhale

Go to the directory where you cloned the Funkwhale repository, and run the following commands to install Funkwhale.

pip install wheel
pip install -e .

Step 7: Configure Funkwhale

7.1: Create a Configuration File

Create the configuration file. 

cp contrib/config.example.py ./config.py

Edit the config.py file with your preferred editor.

nano config.py

Update the following settings:

# Domain used to serve API (required)
FQDN = 'localhost' # change to your own domain

7.2: Set Up the Database

Create the database:

./manage.py migrate

Create a superuser:

./manage.py createsuperuser

Step 8: Run the Server

Activate the virtual environment:

source ~/.venv/funkwhale/bin/activate

Start the server:

./manage.py runserver 0.0.0.0:5000

Open your web browser and navigate to:

http://your-server-ip:5000/

You should see the Funkwhale server’s homepage.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have guided you on how to install Funkwhale on Kali Linux. Now you can experience the full benefits of a self-hosted music streaming server.