Other Installation Methods

Prerequisites

• Windows 10 or later
• Python installed and added to PATH
• VLC media player (same architecture as Python, usually x64)

Steps

1. Download and extract the latest release's .exe file to any folder on your computer

   Important: The .exe will create files upon execution, so extract it to a dedicated folder.

2. Install Python (if not already installed):
   • Download from python.org
   • During installation, make sure to check "Add Python.exe to PATH"
   • Verify installation: Run pip install --upgrade pip in terminal
3. Install VLC:
   • Download from videolan.org
   • CRITICAL: VLC architecture MUST match Python architecture (usually x64)
   • To install x64 VLC: On downloads page, click arrow next to "Download VLC" and select "Windows 64bit"
   • Verify Python architecture: python -c "import platform; print(platform.architecture()[0])"
4. Run LYTE.exe:
   • Navigate to the folder where you extracted the release
   • Run LYTE.exe

   Important: If Windows shows "Windows Protected Your PC", click "More info" then "Run anyway"

5. Configure LYTE:
   • In the settings window, change YOUTUBE_VIDEO_ID to your livestream ID
   • Optional: Adjust other settings
   • Click "Save and Start"
6. Use the Control Panel:
   • Play/pause, skip, adjust volume, scrub through music
   • Edit settings while running
   • Toggle light/dark mode
   • Always use the Quit button to close properly

Prerequisites

• Windows 10 or later
• Python installed and added to PATH
• pip (usually included with Python)
• VLC media player (same architecture as Python, usually x64)

Steps

1. Download source code:
   • Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/StroepWafel/LYTE.git
   • Or download latest release source code
2. Install Python (if not already installed):
   • Download from python.org
   • During installation, make sure to check "Add Python.exe to PATH"
   • Verify: Run pip install --upgrade pip in terminal
3. Install Python dependencies:
   • Navigate to the Src folder
   • Install requirements: pip install -r requirements.txt
   • Required packages: pytchat, yt-dlp, requests, plyer, python-vlc, dearpygui, forex-python
4. Install VLC:
   • Download from videolan.org
   • CRITICAL: VLC architecture MUST match Python architecture (usually x64)
   • To install x64 VLC: On downloads page, click arrow next to "Download VLC" and select "Windows 64bit"
5. Run LYTE:
   • Open Command Prompt (Win+R, type cmd, Enter)
   • Navigate to the Src folder: cd path\to\LYTE\Src
   • Run: python main.py
6. Configure LYTE:
   • In the settings window, change YOUTUBE_VIDEO_ID to your livestream ID
   • Optional: Adjust other settings
   • Click "Save and Start"
7. Use the Control Panel:
   • Play/pause, skip, adjust volume, scrub through music
   • Edit settings while running
   • Toggle light/dark mode
   • Always use the Quit button to close properly