How to Install Ombi on NetBSD

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps of installing Ombi on NetBSD. Ombi is a web application that allows you to request movies and TV shows from your Plex or Emby server.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing Ombi, we need to install a few dependencies that it requires to run. In the terminal, run the following command:

pkgin install mono-complete mediainfo

This will install the Mono runtime and the MediaInfo package.

Step 2: Download Ombi

Next, we need to download the Ombi package.

wget https://github.com/tidusjar/Ombi/releases/download/v4.0.5236/linux-x64.tar.gz

Step 3: Extract and Move Ombi

Extract the Ombi package by typing the following command:

tar xzf linux-x64.tar.gz

After the extraction is complete, move the Ombi folder to the desired location. For example, if you want to move it to the /opt/ directory, use the following command:

sudo mv Ombi /opt/

Step 4: Configure Ombi

Create a new configuration file:

sudo nano /opt/Ombi/config.json

Insert the following content into the config.json file:

{
    "AppSettings": {
        "BaseUrl": "http://localhost:5000",
        "CertificatePath": "",
        "CertificatePassword": "",
        "Branch": "master"
    },
    "ConnectionStrings": {
        "DefaultConnection": "Data Source=Ombi.db"
    }
}

Save and close the file.

Step 5: Start Ombi

Start Ombi by running the following command:

cd /opt/Ombi
sudo ./Ombi

Step 6: Access Ombi

Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:5000. This will take you to the Ombi login page. From here, you can log in and start using Ombi.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Ombi on NetBSD.