How to install MediaHut on OpenBSD

MediaHut is a media server written in Python, and is available on the platform of OpenBSD. In this tutorial, we will be discussing how to install MediaHut on OpenBSD using Github repository.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A running installation of OpenBSD on your device
• Python 3.x installed
• Git installed

Step 1: Clone the MediaHut repository

Open the terminal and clone the MediaHut repository using Git. Use the following command to clone the repository:

$ git clone https://github.com/Fortyseven/MediaHut.git

Step 2: Install the required dependencies

MediaHut requires several Python modules to work. These modules can be installed using the package manager, pip. Use the following command to install the required modules:

$ pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 3: Configure the MediaHut server

The configuration file for MediaHut can be found in the directory cloned earlier, called config.ini.example. We need to copy this file to a new file called config.ini and adjust the settings accordingly:

$ cp config.ini.example config.ini

Edit the newly created config.ini file to configure your MediaHut server as per your needs.

Step 4: Start the MediaHut server

In order to start the MediaHut server, run the following command:

$ python3 main.py

The MediaHut server should start and you should be able to access the web interface.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed MediaHut on OpenBSD using Github repository. Now you can start streaming videos and music files. Feel free to explore and customize the MediaHut server as per your requirements.