How to Install ShinobiCE on OpenBSD

ShinobiCE is a powerful, open source video surveillance software that provides users with a robust set of tools for monitoring and managing a range of security cameras. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps you need to take to install ShinobiCE on an OpenBSD system.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed with the installation process, make sure your system meets these requirements:

  • OpenBSD operating system with root access
  • A web server (NGINX or Apache) installed and running
  • Node.js and NPM package manager installed

Step 1: Clone ShinobiCE Repository

First, you need to clone the ShinobiCE repository from GitLab using the following command:

git clone https://gitlab.com/Shinobi-Systems/ShinobiCE.git

This will create a new directory named ShinobiCE containing all the necessary files.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, you need to install the dependencies required for ShinobiCE to run. To do this, navigate to the ShinobiCE directory and run the following command:

npm install

This will install all the required dependencies from the package.json file.

Step 3: Configure ShinobiCE

Once the dependencies are installed, you need to configure ShinobiCE. Navigate to the ShinobiCE directory and create a new configuration file named .env by running the following command:

cp .env.sample .env

Next, open the .env file in a text editor and modify the values of the following environment variables as per your requirements:

  • NODE_ENV: Set it to production for a production environment
  • PORT: Specify the port number you want to run ShinobiCE on (default is 8080)
  • MYSQL_DATABASE: Set the name of your MySQL database
  • MYSQL_USER: Set a username for your MySQL database
  • MYSQL_PASSWORD: Set a password for your MySQL database

Also, make sure to add your web server's IP address or domain name to the ALLOWED_HOSTS environment variable.

Step 4: Set up MySQL Database

ShinobiCE requires a MySQL database to store its data. To set up a MySQL database, run the following command:

mysql -u root -p

This will prompt you to enter your MySQL root password. Once you are logged in, create a new database and a user with appropriate privileges by running the following commands:

CREATE DATABASE shinobi;
CREATE USER 'shinobi'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON shinobi.* TO 'shinobi'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Make sure to replace password with a strong password of your choice.

Step 5: Run ShinobiCE

Once you have completed all the above steps, you can start ShinobiCE by running the following command:

npm start

This will start ShinobiCE on the specified port. You can now access the web interface by navigating to http://<your-server-ip>:<port> in your web browser.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed and configured ShinobiCE on your OpenBSD system. You can now use it to monitor and manage your security cameras. If you encounter any issues, refer to the official ShinobiCE documentation available on GitLab.