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+ Quickstart
+ This step-by-step guide will have running LBRY and interacting with the API in just a few minutes.
+ This guide is for programmers and other technical users. For consumer usage of LBRY, please go here.
+ What's Covered
+
+ - Installation
+ - Running LBRY
+ - API Basics
+ - Credits
+ - Start Building
+ - Community & Issues
+
+
+ 1. Installation
+ The easiest way to install LBRY is to use a pre-packaged binary. We provide binaries for Windows, macOS, and Debian-based Linux.
+
+
+
+ macOS |
+ Linux |
+ Windows |
+
+
+
+
+ Download DMG |
+ Download DEB |
+ Download MSI |
+
+
+
+
+ If you prefer to compile from source or are not on one of the above operating systems, follow
+ this guide.
+
+
+
+ 2. Running LBRY
+
+ Launch the deamon to run as a background process:
+
+
+
+ lbrynet-daemon --no-launch
+
+
+ The first time you run the daemon, it must catch-up with most recent blockheaders. This can take several minutes.
+
+
+ 3. API Basics
+
+ When running, the LBRY daemon provides a JSON-RPC server running at https://localhost:5279/lbryapi
.
+
+
+ It can be accessed via cURL or any other utility capable of making HTTPS GET and POST requests.
+
+
+ To verify the LBRY daemon is running correctly and responding to requests, run:
+
+
+
+ curl --data "{ method: 'status' }" http://localhost:5279/lbryapi
+
+
+
+ You should receive a response like:
+
+
+
+ (will copy/paste once it works)
+
+
+ This makes it easy to interact with the LBRY API in the programming language of your choice.
+
+
+ 4. Getting Credits
+ Many actions, such as publishing or purchasing paid content, require credits.
+ To receive credits, first generate a wallet address:
+
+
+ curl --data "{ method: 'wallet_new_address' }" http://localhost:5279/lbryapi
+ I am a response
+
+
+ Use this address to get credits in one of two ways:
+
+
+
4a) Get Credits For Free
+
+ All developers are eligible to receive free credits.
+ Go here to claim them.
+
+
+
+
4b) Purchase Credits
+
+ Credits can be bought on a variety of exchanges.
+ Go here to see a full list.
+ After purchasing them, send them to the address generated above.
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+ Join our Slack Channel to interact with LBRY developers and other community members. Please visit the #dev room (this is not a default channel).
+
+
+ Visit our GitHub to view the source code or report issues.
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+
+