How to install Lidarr on Void Linux

Lidarr is an open-source music collection manager for arranging and searching your music library. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Lidarr on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding further, you need to make sure that the following prerequisites are installed on your system:

• Void Linux installed and updated
• Command-line terminal

Step 1: Add Lidarr Repository

The first step is to add the Lidarr repository to your Void Linux system. To do that, execute the following command in your terminal or console:

sudo xbps-install -S lidarr

Step 2: Starting Lidarr Service

Once the installation is completed, we need to start the Lidarr service using the following command:

sudo ln -s /etc/sv/lidarr /var/service/

Step 3: Accessing Lidarr

Now that the Lidarr service is running, you can access it by opening your web browser and going to the following URL:

http://localhost:8686

Step 4: Configuring Lidarr

After accessing Lidarr's web interface, you will have to configure it by setting up your media folders, preferred download clients, and other settings. Once you're done with the configuration, you can start searching for and downloading music files.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install and set up Lidarr on Void Linux. You can now use Lidarr to manage your music library easily. If you encounter any errors during the installation process, feel free to seek help from the Lidarr community or from Void Linux forums.