How to Install MistServer on Void Linux

MistServer is a high-quality streaming solution that allows for advanced features such as low-latency streaming and adaptive streaming. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing MistServer on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, please make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • A server running Void Linux
  • Access to the command line interface with root privileges
  • A reliable internet connection

Step 1: Update the System

The first step is to update the system packages to ensure that your system is up to date. Run the following command:

xbps-install -Syu

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, we need to install some dependencies that are required for MistServer to function correctly. Run the following command:

xbps-install -y coreutils cmake git gcc make g++ openssl-devel opus-devel theora-devel libvorbis-devel libogg-devel pcre-devel json-c-devel hiredis-devel curl-devel ffmpeg-devel

Step 3: Download MistServer

We will now download MistServer from its official website using the git command. Run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/DDVTECH/MistServer.git --recursive

Step 4: Install MistServer

We will now install MistServer by navigating to the directory where it was downloaded and running the cmake install command. Run the following commands:

cd MistServer
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make
make install

Step 5: Configure MistServer

Now that we have installed MistServer, we need to configure it. First, create a new configuration file by running the following command:

cp ../config_template.conf mistserver.conf

Then, edit the newly created mistserver.conf file using a text editor such as nano or vi. Replace the example IP address and ports with your own values.

# Configuration file for MistServer
vhost: {
  name: default
  application: {
    id: hello-world
    stream: {
      id: _definst_
      type: live
      uri: rtsp://localhost:5544/stream1.sdp
      bindIP: 127.0.0.1
      port: 7000
      control: 1
      protocol: hls
      hls: {
        playlistLength: 10
      }
    }
  }
}

Step 6: Start MistServer

Once the configuration is complete, we can start MistServer by running the following command:

mistserver -f

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured MistServer on Void Linux. You can now use MistServer to stream live content or create your own video-on-demand platform.