How to install Maloja on Manjaro

Maloja is a self-hosted music streaming server that allows you to stream your personal music collection from anywhere. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Maloja on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

  • Manjaro operating system
  • Basic knowledge of using the terminal

Installation

Follow the steps below to install Maloja:

  1. Open the terminal in Manjaro by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.

  2. Clone the Maloja repository by entering the following command:

    git clone https://github.com/krateng/maloja.git
    
  3. Navigate to the cloned directory by entering:

    cd maloja
    
  4. Install the required dependencies by running:

    sudo pacman -S python-pip ffmpeg opus-tools
    
  5. Install the required Python packages using the following command:

    pip install -r requirements.txt
    
  6. Create a new configuration file by running:

    cp config.example.ini config.ini
    
  7. Open the config.ini file in a text editor and make the necessary changes to configure Maloja.

  8. Start the Maloja server by running:

    python app.py
    
  9. Access the Maloja web interface by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Maloja on Manjaro. You can now upload your music collection and start streaming it from anywhere.

Conclusion

Maloja is an excellent music streaming server that provides a simple and user-friendly interface. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily install and set up Maloja on your Manjaro system in just a few minutes.