How to Install Mopidy MusicBox on Windows 10

Mopidy MusicBox is a music streaming service that allows you to play music from various sources. It provides an interface to control the music playing through a web client.

Here's a quick guide on how to install Mopidy MusicBox on your Windows 10 computer:

  1. Install Python

First, you need to install Python on your computer. Download the latest version of Python from the official website and install it following the instructions.

  1. Install Mopidy

You can install Mopidy using pip, the package installation tool for Python. Open Command Prompt and enter the following command:

pip install Mopidy

This will install Mopidy and its required dependencies.

  1. Install MusicBox Web Client

You can install the MusicBox web client using the same pip command. Open Command Prompt and enter the following command:

pip install Mopidy-MusicBox-Webclient

This will install the MusicBox web client and its required dependencies.

  1. Configure Mopidy

You need to configure Mopidy to use the MusicBox web client. Open Command Prompt and enter the following command to create a config file:

mopidy --config create

This will create a default config file for Mopidy.

Now, open the config file in a text editor and add the following lines under the [http] section:

enabled = true
hostname = 127.0.0.1
port = 6680
static_dir = /opt/musicbox/webclient

Save the changes and close the text editor.

  1. Run Mopidy

To start Mopidy, open Command Prompt and enter the following command:

mopidy

Mopidy will start running and you can access the MusicBox web client by opening a web browser and entering the following URL:

http://localhost:6680/musicbox_webclient/

You can now use the MusicBox web client to browse and play music from various sources.

That's it! You have successfully installed Mopidy MusicBox on your Windows 10 computer.