How to Install mStream on macOS
mStream is an open-source music streaming server that allows you to listen to your music collection from anywhere without uploading it to a third-party service.
Here's a step-by-step guide on installing mStream on your macOS device.
Prerequisites
Before we get started with the installation process, make sure that you have the following installed on your macOS machine:
- Node.js version 10 or higher
- npm (Node package manager)
- Git
Installation
Open Terminal on your macOS device.
Clone the mStream repository using Git by running the following command in the Terminal:
git clone https://github.com/IrosTheBeggar/mStream.gitNavigate into the mStream directory by running the following command:
cd mStreamInstall the required dependencies by running the following command:
npm installStart the mStream server by running the following command:
npm startOnce the server has started, open your web browser and go to the following URL:
http://localhost:3000If you see the mStream login page, the server is running correctly.
To use mStream on other devices, check the IP address of your macOS device by running the following command in the Terminal:
ifconfig | grep "inet " | grep -v 127.0.0.1 | cut -d\ -f2This command will output your IP address. It should look something like this:
192.168.0.3In a web browser on the device you want to connect to mStream, enter the following URL:
http://<IP_ADDRESS>:3000Replace
<IP_ADDRESS>with the IP address you found in step 7.You will see the mStream login page. Enter your login credentials (you set these up during the installation process in step 5) to access your music collection.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed mStream on your macOS device. Enjoy streaming your music collection!