How to Install Euterpe on NixOS Latest

Euterpe is a free and open-source music playback software that supports playback of many audio file formats, including FLAC, MP3, WAV, and more. It's designed to be lightweight and easy to use, making it perfect for users who want a simple and streamlined music playback experience. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Euterpe on NixOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

  • A computer running NixOS Latest
  • A working internet connection

Step 1: Update the system

Before we install Euterpe on NixOS Latest, we need to make sure that the system is up-to-date. Open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo nix-channel --update
sudo nixos-rebuild switch

This will update the NixOS package manager and install any new updates available.

Step 2: Install Euterpe

Option 1: Install from Nix package manager

Nix package manager is a package manager for NixOS that allows you to easily install software on your system. To install Euterpe, simply run the following command in your terminal:

nix-env -iA nixos.euterpe

This will install Euterpe and all its dependencies.

Option 2: Install from source

If you prefer to install Euterpe from source, you can do so by following these steps:

  1. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:
sudo nix-env -iA nixpkgs.glib
  1. Clone the Euterpe repository:
git clone https://github.com/sidkshatriya/euterpe.git
  1. Build Euterpe by running the following command in the cloned directory:
nix-shell --pure --run './configure && make'
  1. Install Euterpe by running the following command:
sudo nix-env -i ./euterpe

Step 3: Run Euterpe

Once Euterpe is installed, you can run it by opening a terminal and typing the following command:

euterpe

This will launch the Euterpe music player.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to install Euterpe on NixOS Latest. Euterpe is a powerful and lightweight music player that can handle a wide range of audio file formats. Whether you're a casual music listener or a serious audiophile, Euterpe is an excellent choice for your music playback needs.