How to Install Mopidy on Windows 10

Mopidy is a free open-source music server that enables users to stream music through various media sources. The following tutorial will provide step-by-step instructions on how to install Mopidy on a Windows 10 machine.

Required Tools:

  • Python 3.6 or newer
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 or greater (for building dependencies)
  • Git

Installation Steps:

1. Install Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0

Before you can install Mopidy, you need to download and install Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0. You can download the package here.

2. Install Python 3.6 or newer

To install Python, go to the official Python website here and click on the "Download Python" button. Follow the instructions to install Python. You need to add Python to your system path during the installation process.

3. Install Git

You can download Git here. Follow the instructions to install Git on your machine.

4. Install Mopidy

Now that you have installed the required tools, you can proceed to install Mopidy. Run the following command in your command prompt or terminal:

pip install Mopidy

This command will download and install Mopidy on your machine.

5. Install Mopidy extensions

Mopidy has a wide range of extensions that you can install to enhance your music streaming experience. To install extensions run the following command in your command prompt or terminal:

pip install <extension-name>

Replace "" with the name of the extension you want to install. For instance, to install the Spotify extension, run this command:

pip install Mopidy-Spotify

You can find a list of Mopidy extensions here.

6. Configure Mopidy

After installing Mopidy and its extensions, you need to configure Mopidy to access your music. The configuration file is located at "C:\Users<username>.config\mopidy\mopidy.conf". Edit the file to suit your preferences.

7. Run Mopidy

Finally, you can launch Mopidy by running the following command:

mopidy

This command will start Mopidy and enable you to access your music via various media sources.

Conclusion

That's it! With these simple steps, you can easily install Mopidy on your Windows 10 machine and stream your music through various media sources.