How to Install Beets on Void Linux

Beets is a popular open-source music management application that allows you to manage, organize, and tag your music files. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Beets on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, you need to make sure that your system meets the following requirements:

• A working installation of Void Linux.
• A user account with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing Beets, it is recommended to update the system to ensure that all packages are up to date. To update the system, execute the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Suy

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Beets requires several dependencies to function properly. To install these dependencies, execute the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S python3 python3-dev gcc libffi-devel libjpeg-turbo-devel libyaml-devel

Step 3: Install Beets

Once all dependencies are installed, you can now install Beets by executing the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S beets

Beets should now be installed on your system. You can verify the installation by running the following command:

beet --version

Step 4: Configure Beets

To configure Beets, you need to create a configuration file named config.yaml in your user's home directory. You can use the following command to create the file:

nano ~/.config/beets/config.yaml

Once the file is created, you can edit it according to your preferences. For more information on how to configure Beets, you can refer to the official documentation.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Beets on your Void Linux system. You can now use Beets to manage your music collection.