How to Install SRS on Void Linux

SRS or Simple Rtmp Server is an open-source live streaming server that supports RTMP, HLS, HTTP-FLV, and other video streaming protocols. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install and set up SRS on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we start with the installation, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • A system running Void Linux
  • Access to the root account or administrative privileges
  • Basic knowledge of the command-line interface

Step 1: Install Dependencies

First, we need to install the required dependencies for SRS, including git, GCC, and make. You can install them using the following command:

xbps-install git gcc make

Step 2: Clone SRS Repository

Next, we need to clone the SRS repository using Git. Run the following commands to clone the SRS repository:

git clone https://github.com/ossrs/srs.git

Step 3: Build and Install SRS

After cloning the SRS repository, navigate to the downloaded directory and build the SRS server using the following commands:

cd srs/trunk && ./configure && make

Once the build completes, you can install the SRS server by running the following command:

make install

Step 4: Configuration

By default, SRS server configuration file is located at /usr/local/srs/conf/srs.conf. Before starting the SRS server, you should edit the configuration file and customize it according to your needs.

You can use any text editor to edit the configuration file. For example, to open the configuration file with vim, run the following command:

vim /usr/local/srs/conf/srs.conf

Edit any settings as needed, and save the changes.

Step 5: Run the SRS Server

Finally, Start the SRS server with the following command:

sudo /usr/local/srs/sbin/srs -c /usr/local/srs/conf/srs.conf

The server will start and listen on port 1935 by default. You can now test the server by streaming media to it.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured the SRS server on Void Linux. You can use SRS to stream media on various protocols, such as RTMP, HLS, and HTTP-FLV. If you face any issues, you can always refer to the official documentation at https://ossrs.net/srs.release/.