How to Install Audiobookshelf on OpenSUSE

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Audiobookshelf on OpenSUSE.

Audiobookshelf is an open-source audiobook management software that allows you to organize and play your audiobook library. It supports multiple file formats and has the ability to import audiobooks from various sources.

Step 1: Update your system

Before starting the installation, it's essential to update your system packages to the latest version. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo zypper update

Enter your password when prompted and wait for the system to update.

Step 2: Download Audiobookshelf

You can download the Audiobookshelf package from its official website (https://www.audiobookshelf.org/). Once you have downloaded the package, navigate to the directory where the file has been saved.

Step 3: Install dependencies

Before installing Audiobookshelf, we must install some dependencies required for it to run smoothly. In the terminal, run the following command:

sudo zypper install libqt5-linguist libQt5Core-devel libQt5Gui-devel libQt5Multimedia-devel libqt5-multimedia libQt5Network-devel libqt5-sql libQt5Sql-devel 

This command will install all the necessary dependencies.

Step 4: Install Audiobookshelf

To install Audiobookshelf, navigate to the directory where you have downloaded the package file in the terminal. Use the following command to extract the package:

tar -zxvf Audiobookshelf-linux-x86_64.tar.gz

After that, navigate to the extracted folder by using the following command:

cd Audiobookshelf-linux-x86_64

Then, run the installation script:

sudo ./install.sh

When prompted, enter your password to start the installation process. Wait until the installation is complete.

Step 5: Launch Audiobookshelf

Now that you have installed Audiobookshelf, you can launch it from the desktop or terminal. To launch it from the terminal, use this command:

audiobookshelf

If everything is installed properly, Audiobookshelf will start, and you can start organizing and playing your audiobook collection.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Audiobookshelf on your OpenSUSE system!