Setting up Plex Cache with Python

Setting up Plex Cache with Python

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on setting up Plex Cache using Python. The instructions below are applicable to the main operating systems.

Checking Python Installation

To begin, let's check whether Python is already installed on your system. Follow the steps below:

1. On Windows, open the Command Prompt or PowerShell. On macOS or Linux, open the Terminal.
2. Type the following command and hit enter:

   python3 --version
   

   If you see a version number displayed, then Python is already installed on your system, and you can skip to the next section. If not, proceed to the next step.

Installing Python

If Python is not installed, you need to download and install it. Follow the steps below:

1. Visit the official Python website at python.org.
2. Download the latest version of Python that is compatible with your operating system.
3. Run the installer and follow the provided instructions to complete the installation of Python.

Installing Required Modules

Now that Python is installed, we need to install the required modules. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Open the Command Prompt or Terminal.
2. Type the following command and hit enter:

   pip install plexapi -r requirements.txt
   

Running the Python Script

Once you have installed Python and the required modules, you can run the Plex Cache Python script. Follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to the directory where the Python script is located.
2. Open the Command Prompt or Terminal.
3. Type the following command and hit enter:

   python3 plexcache_setup.py
   

Executing the above command will run the Python script and initiate the Plex Cache setup process.

Congratulations! You have now successfully set up PlexCache using Python.