How to Install Groove Basin on macOS

Groove Basin is a web-based music player and server that supports multiple audio formats. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Groove Basin on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A macOS-based computer running Mojave or later versions.
• Homebrew package manager installed on your computer.
• Node.js runtime environment installed on your computer.

Installation Steps

1. Open the Terminal application on your macOS system.

2. Install the required dependencies by running the following command in Terminal:

   brew install libgroove ffmpeg mpd
   

3. Install Node.js runtime environment on your system by running the following command in Terminal:

   brew install node
   

4. Clone the Groove Basin repository from GitHub by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/andrewrk/groovebasin.git
   

5. Change your current directory to the cloned repository by running the following command:

   cd groovebasin
   

6. Install the required Node.js dependencies by running the following command:

   npm install
   

7. Start the Groove Basin server by running the following command:

   npm start
   

8. Open your web browser and visit http://localhost:16242. You should see the Groove Basin login page.

9. Create a user account by clicking the "Sign up" button and entering your details.

10. Once you have created your account, you can add your music library to Groove Basin by clicking on the "Add Directory" button and selecting your music folder.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Groove Basin on your macOS system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we walked through the steps to install Groove Basin on macOS. Groove Basin is a powerful and feature-rich music player that offers a web-based interface for streaming your favorite tracks. So, enjoy your music with Groove Basin.