How to Install Radarr on Void Linux

Radarr is an open-source movie download manager which can automatically download movies based on your preferred quality and language. This tutorial will guide you through the steps necessary to install Radarr on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing Radarr, make sure that your system is updated by executing the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Suy

Step 1: Install Mono

Mono is a cross-platform implementation of Microsoft's .NET Framework that is required for running Radarr. Install Mono by executing the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Su mono

Step 2: Install Radarr

There are different ways to install Radarr on Void Linux, but the most recommended method is by using the radarr-bin package, which is officially maintained in the Void Linux repositories.

Run the following command to install Radarr:

sudo xbps-install -Su radarr-bin

Step 3: Configure Radarr

Now that Radarr is installed, it's time to configure it. You can access Radarr by browsing to http://localhost:7878 in your web browser.

During the first launch of Radarr, you will be prompted to set the following:

• A download client (i.e., SABnzbd, qBittorrent, Deluge, etc.)
• An index provider (i.e., The Pirate Bay, RarBG, LimeTorrents, etc.)
• A quality profile (i.e., 720p, 1080p, etc.)
• A path for your movies

Once you have completed the initial setup, you can start searching for and adding movies to your library.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Radarr on Void Linux. By following this tutorial, you should now have a fully functional movie download manager with automated download capabilities.