How to install Koel on NixOS Latest

Koel is a simple web-based personal music streaming service. It is built using PHP and Vue.js, and it supports various music file types, including MP3, M4A, and FLAC.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Koel on NixOS Latest.

Step 1 - Install Nix Package Manager

Nix is a package manager that can be used to install and manage packages on NixOS. To install Nix, run the following command in your terminal:

curl https://nixos.org/nix/install | sh

Step 2 - Install Required Dependencies

Before installing Koel, you need to install the required dependencies. To do this, run the following command:

sudo nix-env -i php composer nodejs

This will install PHP, Composer, and Node.js on your system.

Step 3 - Download and Install Koel

To download and install Koel on your system, perform the following steps:

Clone the Koel repository from the GitHub repository:
```
git clone https://github.com/koel/koel.git
```
Change to the Koel directory:
```
cd koel
```

Install the required PHP dependencies using Composer:

composer install --no-dev --no-interaction --prefer-dist

Install the required NPM packages:
```
npm install
```
Compile the frontend assets:
```
npm run dev
```
Generate the application key:
```
php artisan key:generate
```

Step 4 - Configure Koel

The next step is to configure Koel. To do this, create a new configuration file called .env in the Koel directory:

cp .env.example .env

Edit the .env file and set the APP_URL and DB_* environment variables as per your environment. For example:

APP_URL=http://localhost
DB_HOST=localhost
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=my_database
DB_USERNAME=my_username
DB_PASSWORD=my_password

Save and close the file.

Step 5 - Start Koel

To start Koel, run the following command in the Koel directory:

php artisan serve

This will start the PHP development server, and you can access the Koel web interface by visiting http://localhost:8000 in your web browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Koel on NixOS Latest. With Koel, you can easily host your own personal music streaming service and enjoy your favorite music from anywhere.