How to Install ShinobiCE on POP! OS Latest

ShinobiCE is an open-source video surveillance software that allows you to monitor your property and manage your videos from anywhere in the world. In this tutorial, we will teach you how to install ShinobiCE on the latest version of POP! OS.

Prerequisites

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

  • Latest version of POP! OS
  • Terminal or command-line interface
  • Sudo access
  • Active internet connection

Installation Instructions

Follow the steps below to install ShinobiCE on your POP! OS system.

Step 1: Update Packages

Before installing ShinobiCE, we need to update our system packages to ensure we have the latest dependencies. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Node.js and NPM

ShinobiCE runs on Node.js, so we need to install it along with NPM. Run the following command to install Node.js and NPM:

sudo apt-get install nodejs npm

Step 3: Install FFmpeg

ShinobiCE requires FFmpeg to process video streams. Run the following command to install FFmpeg:

sudo apt-get install ffmpeg -y

Step 4: Install Git

We need to install Git to clone the ShinobiCE repository. Run the following command to install Git:

sudo apt-get install git

Step 5: Clone ShinobiCE Repository

Now that we have all the dependencies installed, we can clone the ShinobiCE repository. Run the following command to clone it:

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

Step 6: Install Dependencies

Navigate to the ShinobiCE directory and install the dependencies using NPM. Run the following commands:

cd ShinobiCE
npm install

Step 7: Configure ShinobiCE

After installing the dependencies, we need to configure ShinobiCE. Run the following command to launch the configuration wizard:

node shinobi

The wizard will prompt you for the necessary configurations. Make sure to configure your options correctly.

Step 8: Start ShinobiCE

After configuring ShinobiCE, you can start the server using the following command:

node camera.js

Now that the server is up and running, you can access ShinobiCE from your browser by visiting http://localhost:8080.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we showed you how to install ShinobiCE on the latest version of POP! OS. By following these simple steps, you can easily set up your own video surveillance system and monitor your property. If you encounter any issues, feel free to consult the ShinobiCE documentation or seek help from the community.