How to Install YMPD on OpenSUSE Latest

In this tutorial, we will learn how to install YMPD on OpenSUSE Latest. YMPD is a lightweight web-based MPD audio player that can be used to remotely control a Music Player Daemon (MPD) server. It provides a simple and user-friendly interface that enables users to browse their music library, create playlists, and control playback.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed, ensure the following requirements are met:

• You have a running OpenSUSE system. We will be using OpenSUSE Latest for this tutorial.
• You have root privileges or sudo access on your system.
• You have an active internet connection on your system.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before we can install YMPD, we need to install some of the dependencies required by YMPD. Run the following command:

sudo zypper install boost-devel gcc-c++ libmpdclient-devel cmake git

Step 2: Clone YMPD Repository

We will now clone the YMPD repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/notandy/ympd.git

This will clone the YMPD repository into a directory called ympd in the current working directory.

Step 3: Build and Install YMPD

We will now build and install YMPD by running the following commands:

cd ympd
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make
sudo make install

This will build and install YMPD into your system.

Step 4: Start YMPD Server

We will now start the YMPD server by running the following command:

ympd

This will start the YMPD server on port 8080 by default. You can now open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080 to access the YMPD web interface.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install YMPD on OpenSUSE Latest. YMPD provides a simple and user-friendly interface that enables users to remotely control their MPD server. With this tutorial, you should be able to set up and use YMPD on your OpenSUSE system easily.